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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the KZ ZSN Pro offers good sound quality and is much less expensive. However, it is wired and lacks modern features like wireless connectivity and active noise cancelling, which the JBL Tune Flex provides. The KZ ZSN Pro is suitable for audiophiles who prefer a wired connection and may be interested in purchasing additional cables for balanced audio. For those who need the convenience of wireless earbuds with additional features such as low latency mode for gaming and sweatproof certification for exercise, the JBL Tune Flex would be more suitable, but at a higher cost. The JBL Tune Flex also offers better call quality and an app for equalizer customization, which the KZ ZSN Pro lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
Very good for gaming
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
The KZ ZSN Pro has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune Flex.
Key differences
Gaming
8.5/10
6.0/10
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.3/10
3.1/10
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0/10
4.9/10
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
5.3/10
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$60
$25
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Tune Flex has a price of $60 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune Flex has very good build quality.
"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."
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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