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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro vs JBL Tune Flex

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

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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 0.2 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,900In 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 OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro if you want IP55 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 13 hours) and Bluetooth 6.0. The JBL Tune Flex costs less.

Weight

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud
JBL Tune Flex
4.8 g per earbud

Fit

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips
JBL Tune Flex
Open and sealing silicone ear tips

Battery life

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Up to 13 hours
JBL Tune Flex
Up to 8 hours ANC off

Controls

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Swipe volume and touch controls
JBL Tune Flex
Touch controls

Connections

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.0
JBL Tune Flex
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 13 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.2).
  • Slimmer: 17.52 mm thick (vs 20.2 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2022).
  • Supports spatial audio.

JBL Tune Flex

  • Active noise cancellation.

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PriorityOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Weight4.4 g4.8 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 13 hoursUp to 8 hours ANC off
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback
SoftwareWorks with the HeyMelody appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
BrandOnePlusJBL
ModelNord Buds 4 ProTune Flex (original)
AnnouncedMarch 20262022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Weight4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud4.8 g per earbud
Dimensions31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud34.9×20.5×20.2 mm per earbud (H×W×D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 6 hours ANC on
Charging TimeEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutesLess than 2 hours from empty
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth6.05.2; A2DP1.3, AVRCP1.6, HFP1.7
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connection—
App SupportHeyMelody appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Voice AssistantAI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply—
SensorsAcoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbud—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Drivers12 mm dynamic12 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz20 Hz–20 k Hz
Impedance28 ohms32 ohms
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC—
Active Noise CancellationReal-time active noise cancellationActive noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware; Talk Thru
Spatial AudioOnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio—
MicrophonesSix microphones; three per earbudFour microphones; Voice Aware call monitoring
Audio FeaturesBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellationJBL Pure Bass; app EQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Case TypeRechargeable charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to 24 hours additional ANC off; 18 hours additional ANC on
Case ChargingWired USB-C; 530 mAh case batteryUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm47.0×51.5×29.3 mm (H×W×D)
Case Weight34.2 g +/- 1 g38.6 g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceNo water or dust resistance—
Case Features—570 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
ControlsSwipe volume and touch controlsTouch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IPX4 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L tips; M preinstalledOpen and sealing silicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Flex
Headphones / EarbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbudsJBL Tune Flex earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio CableTrue wireless design—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesS, M and L tips; brand stickerOpen ear tips; three sizes of sealing ear tips
DocumentationUser manual; safety and warrantyQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warning

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 10 minutes.
  • Both use 12 mm drivers.

In summary

Choose OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro for IP55 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life.

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