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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize having a choice for wireless charging and integrated virtual surround, the Beats Studiobuds are a better option, but you'll pay more. For those who value specific Android optimizations and a more durable build, the JBL Tune Flex could be a smarter purchase. The JBL Tune Flex also stands out for gaming due to its low latency mode, while the Beats have the advantage during air travel with active noise canceling. Both offer good sound quality for music and calls, but if you're looking for earbuds with a longer battery life on a single charge, the JBL Tune Flex edges out the Beats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for phone calls
Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.2
8.5
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.3
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
7.8
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Cost
$80
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the JBL Tune Flex costs $60.
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Key similarities
Music
7.2
7.3
The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Studiobuds are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
9.0
The Beats Studiobuds and JBL Tune Flex are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The Beats Studiobuds and JBL Tune Flex are both only fair for noise reduction.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Studiobuds and JBL Tune Flex both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | JBL Tune Flex |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
JBL Tune Flex
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MajorHiFi
Gabby Bloch | May 2023
"JBL is offering a similar design and arguably better resolution than the more expensive AirPods 3rd Generation. Add to that a comfortable and versatile fit, an equalizer and pretty decent ANC, and you’ve got a quality wireless earphone. I would have loved longer battery life and more crystal calls, but for the price, you can’t complain. A solid deal overall."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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