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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and are on a tighter budget, the JBL Tune Flex earbuds are less expensive and may be better suited for use during exercise due to their sweatproof certification and stem design. They also have a good overall sound quality for music and low latency mode which is beneficial for gaming. However, if you value noise cancellation and longer battery life with the convenience of over-ear comfort, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones are a strong contender. They also have a better microphone for calls but lack a low latency mode which can impact gaming and TV watching. Keep in mind that while the JBLs are better for an active lifestyle, the Skullcandys provide significant noise isolation which is ideal for air travel or noisy environments. 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 Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.7
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.6
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.3
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
6.0
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
5.8
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
23.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Tune Flex has a price of $60 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The JBL Tune Flex has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune Flex and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Flex | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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.
About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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