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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call and meeting quality and prefer earbuds with better battery life in the case for longer use, the Google Pixel Buds A Series may be better for you, though they are pricier. However, if you want sturdy and sweatproof earbuds with active noise cancelling for noisy environments like air travel or the gym, the JBL Tune Flex is a more cost-effective choice. Both have low latency for gaming and versatile for various audio contents, but the JBL's active noise cancelling capability is a distinguishing feature that the Pixel Buds lack, making them suitable for users who need to block out ambient noise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
- Good for music
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.3
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.5
6.3
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
9.0
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.5
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The JBL Tune Flex has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and JBL Tune Flex are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and JBL Tune Flex are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$58
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the JBL Tune Flex costs $60.
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Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | JBL Tune Flex |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 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 | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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