JBL Tune Flex : Talented transformable earbuds

With a novel design, plenty of features and a fun sound signature, the JBL Tune Flex more than justify the asking price

Unique transformable design; Fun sound signature; Accomplished app;

May be a bit bass-heavy for some; Finicky touch controls; ANC and battery life could be better;

JBL Tune Flex Review

The $99.95 JBL Tune Flex noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds match the company's Tune Buds in price and use the same app, but that’s about all they have in common. These earphones take an innovative approach to in-ear fit by shipping with both open and in-canal eartips, but neither create a sufficient seal. As such, audio and noise cancellation performance suffer heavily. The more traditional Tune Buds do better in both areas and offer longer battery life, so we recommend them to anyone who enjoys bass-first tuning. Ultimately, the $99.99 Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds remain our Editors' Choice winners in this price range thanks to their top-notch noise cancellation and support for the hi-res LDAC codec.A Problematic Fit Available in black, blue, or white, the stem-style Tune Flex earbuds ship with three pairs of in-canal eartips and one pair of open tips in a universal size. The former fit like most traditional eartips, but the latter allow you to hear more of your surr...

The JBL Tune Flex earphones ship with both open and in-canal eartips, but they fall short on sound quality and noise cancellation.