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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and more portable option for activities such as exercise, the JBL Tune Flex earbuds may be better suited for you, as they are also sweatproof and have a decent battery life that is extended by their carrying case. They provide a very good music experience, and their low latency mode is suitable for gaming and video content. On the other hand, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC headphones are heavier but offer active noise canceling, which is great for air travel and noise-prone environments. Their over-ear design can be more comfortable for extended use, and they have a significantly longer battery life, although they are not as well-suited for exercise or as portable as the JBL Tune Flex. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.0
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.4
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.2
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
5.8
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
70.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JBL Tune Flex has a price of $60 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Tune Flex and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune Flex and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Flex | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 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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