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JBL Tune Beam vs JBL Tune Flex

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Tune Beam

JBL Tune Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls you can customise.
KSh 11,800In Stock
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JBL Tune Flex

JBL Tune Flex

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.8 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune Beam if you want IP54 water resistance and longer battery life (up to 12 hours). Choose the JBL Tune Flex if you want faster recharging (10 minutes) and larger 12 mm drivers.

Weight

JBL Tune Beam
5 g per earbud
JBL Tune Flex
4.8 g per earbud

Controls

JBL Tune Beam
Touch controls you can customise
JBL Tune Flex
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

JBL Tune Beam
Three silicone ear-tip sizes
JBL Tune Flex
Open and sealing silicone ear tips

Battery life

JBL Tune Beam
Up to 12 hours ANC off
JBL Tune Flex
Up to 8 hours ANC off

Connections

JBL Tune Beam
Bluetooth 5.3
JBL Tune Flex
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 12 hours (vs 8 hours).

JBL Tune Flex

  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 6 mm).

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PriorityJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
FitThree silicone ear-tip sizesOpen and sealing silicone ear tips
Weight5 g per earbud4.8 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours ANC offUp to 8 hours ANC off
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Beam (original)Tune Flex (original)
AnnouncedJanuary 20232022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
Weight5 g per earbud4.8 g per earbud
Dimensions—34.9×20.5×20.2 mm per earbud (H×W×D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours ANC off; up to 10 hours ANC onUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 6 hours ANC on
Charging TimeApproximately 2 hours from emptyLess than 2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth5.3; A2DP1.3.2, AVRCP1.6.2, HFP1.85.2; A2DP1.3, AVRCP1.6, HFP1.7
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
Drivers6 mm dynamic drivers12 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz–20 k Hz
Impedance16 ohms32 ohms
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationActive noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruAmbient Aware; Talk Thru
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice AwareFour microphones; Voice Aware call monitoring
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQ; Smart Audio and Video modesJBL Pure Bass; app EQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours additional ANC off; 30 hours additional ANC onUp to 24 hours additional ANC off; 18 hours additional ANC on
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Weight50.3 g38.6 g
Case Features750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery570 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery
Case Dimensions—47.0×51.5×29.3 mm (H×W×D)

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
ControlsApp-customizable touch controlsTouch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbudsIPX4 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree silicone ear-tip sizesOpen and sealing silicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Flex
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam earbudsJBL Tune Flex earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree ear-tip sizesOpen ear tips; three sizes of sealing ear tips
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warning

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same connection: Bluetooth wireless.

In summary

Choose Tune Beam for IP54 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; Tune Flex offers faster recharging and drivers.

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