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JBL Tune Flex (Black)

Budget noise-cancelling stem earbuds you can wear open or sealed: 12 mm drivers, up to 8 hours per charge (6 with ANC) and 32 with the case.

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Verdict: Flexible fit: use the sealed tips for noise cancelling on the bus, or the open tips for comfort at a desk. Battery life per charge is only average.

Good for

  • Commuting: active noise cancelling with sealed tips
  • Comfort: an open-fit tip in the box for long desk sessions
  • Sweaty workouts: IPX4

Skip it if

  • You need long single-charge battery life (6 hours with ANC)
  • You want hi-res codecs

Key specs

Battery8 h per charge (6 h with ANC); 32 h with the case; 10 min = 2 h
Drivers12 mm dynamic
Noise controlANC, Smart Ambient
FitOpen tip or 3 sizes of sealing tips
DurabilityIPX4
Bluetooth5.2
Mics4

How it compares

Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (JBL Tune Flex spec sheet); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.

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