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General

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Series

Tune1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release names the range Tune Series 2. The series is stored as Tune, as on the other JBL Tune entries.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLTFLEX2BLKAM, JBLTFLEX2WHTAM, JBLTFLEX2TQEAM2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026US retailer page for the Black model. JBLTFLEX2BLKAM is also the Staples model number. The White model number is on the Staples page. The Turquoise number is on the Pana Compu page.

B1623Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

050036405614, 0500364056212Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Black UPC 050036405614 on this page. White UPC 050036405621 from Datavision's store feed. Turquoise barcode not found.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available5Retailer pagestaples.com/jbl-tune-flex-2-wireless-noise-canceling-earbuds-bluetooth-black-jbltflex2blkam/product_24634523Read 20 October 2026Staples lists the Black model JBLTFLEX2BLKAM at $109.95 with Add to cart on 2026-10-20. Datavision and Worldwide Stereo also list it.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Current US maker page with Black selected offers Add to bag. No current price is represented as launch MSRP.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

JBL Tune Flex16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page: Predecessor Product: JBL Tune Flex. The page also says Manufactured from 2024 until now.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Nothing Ear (3a)18Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-159720Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the Nothing Ear (3a) the successor to the Nothing Ear (a).

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.9517Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250409230507/https://www.jbl.com/earbuds/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026Internet Archive capture of the JBL US store page on 2025-04-09, with the New badge: 99.95 USD for the Black model JBLTFLEX2BLKAM. Excludes tax. It is the earliest capture the archive holds, so the US launch price may predate it. JBL US now shows 59.95 USD on sale, struck from 109.95.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, IN1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Harman India launch of the Tune Series 2. Prices were published in rupees. Sales started on JBL's website and in major retail stores.17Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250409230507/https://www.jbl.com/earbuds/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL US store lists the Black model JBLTFLEX2BLKAM in USD.

US1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Turquoise6Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-white.jsonRead 20 October 2026White model JBLTFLEX2WHTAM with UPC 050036405621. Black and White are sold in the US. JBL Canada and Euronics Ireland list Turquoise as the third colour, product code JBLTFLEX2TQE. Pana Compu lists the part number JBLTFLEX2TQEAM. India gets Black, Blue and White.

Black, White, Yellow1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Current maker selector offers Black, White and Yellow. The sole represented reference configuration is Black.

Segment

Music4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: Pure Bass sound for music, calls and movies. JBL files the Tune line as everyday listening.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page, General Specifications: Activity Leisure. No sport or gaming line applies.

Music2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: 2 Ear Tip Sound Modes. Open ear tips keep you aware of your surroundings. Three sizes of sealing tips seal off the world. The buds are dual-form. In-ear is stored because ANC and the three larger tips are the sealing form. The existing Tune Flex entry makes the same choice.

In-ear2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker product views and supplied sealing tips identify an in-ear stem design. No hook is pictured or listed, but a negative stabilizer claim is not inferred from this alone.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026The maker's product photo shows a stick on each bud. Harman describes it as an open-type stick design.

Stem2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Dual Connect + Sync page shows stereo mode with both earbuds and mono mode with either the L or the R earbud.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AJBL Tune Flex 2

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Harman India release, published 2025-04-07: Tune Flex 2 is an open-type stick design with larger 12mm drivers. The driver count is not stated here.2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications copy of the JBL spec sheet: 12 mm / 0.47 inch dynamic driver. A single driver per bud is the reading of that line and of SoundGuys, which lists one driver.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Driver size 12 mm / 0.47 in Dynamic Driver. One driver per earbud is the reading of the singular line.

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Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	11

Source2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker identifies an 11 mm dynamic driver and PMI + TPU diaphragm. A separate explicit physical driver quantity was not found, so the count and derived per-bud quantity remain unknown.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release names 12mm drivers. The dynamic type comes from the spec sheet copy at Creative Audio.2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Dynamic Driver.

Dynamic2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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PMI + TPU2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: 20 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance or conditions are given here.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Bangladesh retailer spec table repeats the JBL values: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 13 ohms, 98 dB SPL@1 kHz.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: 20 Hz - 20 kHz. No conditions are stated.

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Impedance

13Ω2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: 13 ohm.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: 13 ohm.

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

98dB7Retailer pageeuronics.ie/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-open-stick-earbuds-turquoise-jbltflex2tqeRead 20 October 2026Spec table: sensitivity 98 dB SPL @ 1 kHz, impedance 13 ohm, frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 6 microphones, IP54 earbuds only. The 1 mW reference comes from Hifiverse.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Sensitivity 98 dB SPL@1 kHz. The JBL support page states it at 1 kHz and 1 mW.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page, Audio Specifications: Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW (dB) 98.

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Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW9Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/tune-flex-2Read 20 October 2026Specifications table: sensitivity 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 mW, with 13 ohm impedance.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page, Audio Specifications: Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW (dB) 98.

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Up to 96 kHz / 24-bit over LDAC with a compatible source device. This is Bluetooth codec support, not acoustic frequency response or lossless playback.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz over LDAC. The source phone must support and enable LDAC.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Features: Personi-Fi 3.0 shapes audio to a personal listening profile with tools that use information about you and your preferences. The hearing test method of Personi-Fi 3.0 is not described, so hearing_test is not stored.

No14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026The reviewed Ear (a) does not offer the hearing-test sound profile of B171 Ear. No later model capability is transferred.17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-a-truly-wirelessRead 8 October 2026The public Differences section explicitly describes no custom sound profile based on hearing. Tested edition is White B162 Ear (a). All colors share the documented model hardware, but test configuration remains named. Paid numerical results and hidden data are not accessed.

Onboard EQ

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 202619Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 21 October 2026Google Play listing of the JBL Headphones app by Harman Consumer, Inc.: TUNE FLEX 2 is a supported model, and EQ Settings gives predefined presets and custom settings. A Czech review says the Tune Flex 2 has six presets plus a custom curve. The preset names and the band count are not stated for this model.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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314Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly identifies a three-band equalizer, separate from the advanced equalizer on B171 Nothing Ear. Reviewed app version 2.3.16 and earbud firmware 1.0.1.41.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice11Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726159847057-How-many-equaliser-settings-does-Ear-a-haveRead 8 October 2026Four exact named sound effects plus a custom setting. Bass Enhance intensity and ANC strengths are separate controls.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

JBL Spatial Sound4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: JBL Spatial Sound transforms stereo sound from any source or device into a more immersive experience. No head tracking is stated.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: Adaptive Noise Cancelling technology. How it adapts is not explained.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Features: Adaptive Noise Cancelling. The sheet does not say what it adapts to. The JBL support page lists the type as Adaptive Noise Canceling.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026General Specifications: Noise Cancelling Type Adaptive Noise Canceling.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts cancellation strength to surrounding noise. Smart ANC separately compensates ear-canal leakage. Neither proves automatic blending with transparency or adaptive sound EQ.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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32Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Three selectable strengths, Low, Mid and High. Adaptive is separate and not counted as a fourth fixed strength.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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45dB2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Up to 45 dB maker claim. The page also gives a 5000 Hz cancellation bandwidth, without locating the 45 dB maximum at a specific frequency. No measured overall attenuation is inferred.

Transparency mode

Yes4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: Ambient Aware and TalkThru, part of Smart Ambient.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

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Adjustable transparency

Yes4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: Ambient Aware adapts how much of the outside world you want to hear. The app lets you tweak ambient sound control settings.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Clear Voice Technology describes a redesigned talk microphone and extra stem airway for wind passage. This is physical call-wind handling, not a separately selectable wind mode.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Default response has elevated sub-bass, recessed 200 to 500 Hz mids and reduced output above 8 kHz relative to the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve.14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Reviewer original default-response chart and discussion against SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. Firmware 1.0.1.41, app 2.3.16. No approximate chart amplitude is entered as an exact numerical metric.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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BNothing Ear (a)

Hours (h)
8.82

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys tested B162 Ear (a) over two weeks, firmware 1.0.1.41, app 2.3.16, visibly Yellow. One charge ran 8 h 49 min, converted to hours. Battery paragraph does not identify ANC setting, codec, host or playback level, so these conditions are left unknown. The iPhone/AAC anecdote is not assumed to be the battery test. Case runtime 42.5 h is a maker claim, not a measured result.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

44Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: two beamforming outer mics on each earbud pick up your voice. That is 4 voice microphones across the pair.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Features: two beamforming outer mics on each earbud pick up your voice, which is 4 voice microphones across the pair.

62Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Clear Voice Technology with three microphones per bud, six across the pair. Case microphones and vibration sensors are not included.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: six microphones.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: 6 mics. Two beamforming outer mics and one inner mic on each earbud.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Features: two beamforming outer mics and one inner mic on each earbud, 6 in all. The marketing line says 6 mics.

62Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker Other features explicitly lists three microphones per bud. The six physical microphones across the pair are counted once, without adding ANC logical functions as extra microphones.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: environmental noise cancellation and echo suppression algorithms. These are signal processing, not a named AI feature.

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls page: microphone and crossed microphone icons on a 2 second hold, next to the call icons, on both earbuds.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: VoiceAware technology lets users stay aware of their surroundings and their own voice.

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Connectivity

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Chip

Bestechnic BES2700IH20Regulatory filingfccid.io/APITUNEFLEX2Read 21 October 2026Read from the FCC internal photos exhibit: the main chip on both earbud boards is marked BES2700IH, a Bestechnic SoC. JBL names no chipset. The marking is read from a photo and the suffix may be misread.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio. No other connection is named.

Bluetooth2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.32Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 20263Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

5.32Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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AAC, SBC, LDAC2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6.2, HFP V1.8.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

LE Audio

Yes1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release spec table: Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio. No codec is named.

No7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726190280721-Does-Ear-a-support-LE-AudioRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ explicitly says LE Audio is unsupported. Bluetooth 5.3 by itself does not establish LE Audio or Auracast. A SoundGuys sentence predicting Auracast from Bluetooth version is not treated as device support.

Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: Multi-Point Connection.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: Multi-Point Connection lets you switch from one Bluetooth device to another.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 202615Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Multi-point connection page: maximum 2 devices.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

210Spec databasetest-aankoop.be/hightech/koptelefoons-en-oortjes/vergelijker/jbl-tune-flex-2/278/116529Read 20 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth multipoint yes, connects to 2 devices at once. The same list shows AAC as not supported, which conflicts with two German databases that list AAC and SBC, so codecs are not stored. The measured results are for members only and were not read.15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Multi-point connection page: maximum 2 devices.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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88Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726184417937-How-many-devices-can-Ear-a-be-paired-withRead 8 October 2026Maker states a maximum of eight saved source-device records, distinct from two concurrent Dual Connection devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: Multi-Point Connection and Google Fast Pair.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 202615Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Power on and connect page: Android devices linked to a Google account (Fast Pair, Android 6+) and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows 10 v1803+.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Features, JBL headphones app: adapt the sound output to audio or video to get the most out of your content.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026FAQ Improving Lipsync Performance with App Compatible Headphones: switch the Smart Audio & Video setting to Video Mode.19Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 21 October 2026Listing: Smart Audio & Video setting, available on specific models. The JBL FAQ says Video mode lowers latency by 100 ms. The Tune Flex 2 spec sheet says the app can adapt the sound output to audio or video.

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Power on and connect page: Android phones running 6+, Windows 10 v1803+ with Swift Pair, and others through the Bluetooth menu. The controls page names Siri.

Android, iOS13Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726160252817-Which-devices-are-compatible-with-Ear-aRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker support says Android 5.1 and later, iOS 13 and later. This is documented compatibility, without inferring other platforms from generic Bluetooth capability.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AJBL Tune Flex 2

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Power on and connect page: Bluetooth pairing from the Bluetooth menu on Android, Windows and other devices. The microphone is not discussed per platform.

BNothing Ear (a)

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AJBL Tune Flex 2

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android phones running Android 6 or later.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 version 1803 or later.
ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru controls on the earbuds	Connect the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app to enable the advanced controls.
Ear Tip Sound Settings	Set in the JBL Headphones app.

Source15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Power on and connect page: Compatible with Android phones running 6+ and Windows 10 v1803+ for Swift Pair. Controls and how to wear pages: advanced controls and Ear Tip Sound Settings need the JBL Headphones app.

BNothing Ear (a)

Feature	Needs
LDAC high-resolution audio	Compatible Android source with LDAC enabled and high-definition audio enabled in Nothing X. For high-bitrate streams the maker recommends disabling Dual Connection.
Nothing X configuration	Android 5.1 or later, or iOS 13 or later according to current Ear (a) support.
Google Fast Pair	Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later, Android 6.0 or later.
Automatic Low Lag Mode	Game Mode on a compatible Nothing phone. Other users can enable Low Lag Mode in Nothing X.

Source12Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726219572881-How-do-I-use-the-LDAC-featureRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ recommends adaptive bitrate and, for a higher-quality stream, disabling Dual Connection. It does not categorically prohibit all concurrent LDAC/multipoint use, so multipoint_ldac is not set false. Current compatibility FAQ gives iOS 13 minimum, stronger than legacy full specifications iOS 11. Low-lag and Fast Pair conditions come from the original product page. An under-120-ms headline differs from the as-low-as-120-ms disclaimer, so no exact numeric latency is stored.16Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Product-page Disclaimers 8, 15 and 16 give Nothing phone Game Mode, dual-connection and Google Fast Pair conditions. ChatGPT integration is not stored as universal assistant support.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

55mAh2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: earbud lithium-ion battery 55mAh / 3.85V. Rated capacity per earbud.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Spec table: earbud 55mAh / 3.85V and case 545mAh / 3.85V.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Earbud battery type Lithium-ion battery (55mAh / 3.85V).

46mAh2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Published 46 mAh per earbud. The maker does not label typical versus rated capacity. No energy or voltage is derived.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AJBL Tune Flex 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	No	12
ANC on	Yes	32
ANC off	Yes	48
Call	No	5

Source1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release table for Flex 2: 48 hours playback, 8+24H with ANC on and 12+36H with ANC off. The first number is the earbuds and the second is the case. The totals of 32 h and 48 h are the sums. Spec sheet copy at Creative Audio: up to 12 hours with ANC off, up to 8 hours with ANC on and talk time up to 5 hours with ANC off and 4.5 hours with ANC on. Only the 5 hour call figure is stored. No codec or volume is stated.2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: music playtime with BT on up to 12 hours with ANC off and up to 8 hours with ANC on. Talk time up to 5 hours with ANC off and up to 4.5 hours with ANC on. The 5 hour figure is stored as the call row.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Spec table: ANC off 12 h, ANC on 8 h, talk time ANC off up to 5 h and ANC on up to 4.5 h.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: up to 8 hours of playtime plus three full charges (24 hours) in the case with ANC on, or up to 12 hours plus 36 hours with ANC off. Up to 48 hours total.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: music playtime with BT on up to 12 hrs with ANC off and up to 8 hrs with ANC on. Talk time up to 5 hrs with ANC off and up to 4.5 hrs with ANC on. Features: 8 hours plus three more charges (24 hours) in the case with ANC on, or 12 hours plus 36 hours with ANC off. No codec or volume is stated.

BNothing Ear (a)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	42.5
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24.5
Transparency	AAC	No	5.5
Transparency	AAC	Yes	24.5
Call	Not available	No	5.2
Call	Not available	Yes	23

Source4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726182764305-What-is-the-battery-life-of-Ear-aRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (a) support table separates earbuds-only and case-inclusive music runtimes. ANC on and transparency are each 5.5 h / 24.5 h. The call rows represent ANC-off 5.2 h / 23 h. Separate ANC-on/transparency talk claims are 4 h / 18 h, but the call enum cannot distinguish that condition, so they are stated here rather than duplicated as indistinguishable rows. Nothing laboratory conditions are 25 C, AAC music playback, 50 percent volume and default other features. The source applies these test conditions to the table without specifying a call codec, so AAC is omitted from call rows.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

42.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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80min2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Disclaimer 10 directly states 80 minutes for the earbuds to charge inside a case that is not connected to external power. Nothing lab conditions are 25 C and Nothing Power 45 W for the separate externally powered test. The 90-minute combined earbuds-and-case result is not stored as case-only timing.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

The spec sheet lists a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether this covers the earbuds, the case or both.2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: charging time 2 hrs from empty. No scope is given.

Charge the earbuds in the closed case. Use USB-C to charge the case, with a 5 V / 1.5 A or higher adapter. The maker reports 80 minutes for an earbud charge in an unplugged case and 90 minutes for an empty earbuds-and-case set charged together. Ten minutes gives up to 3.2 hours of earbud playback with ANC off, or 2 hours with ANC on. The separate case-inclusive quick-charge claim is 10 hours with ANC off and 6 hours with ANC on in support, while the product-page footnote says 9.5 hours with ANC off. These are maker laboratory estimates, not case-only charge times.6Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Product-page Disclaimer 10 to 12 separates 80-minute buds and 90-minute combined timing, gives adapter guidance 5 V / 1.5 A or higher, and uses Nothing Power 45 W at 25 C. The adapter rating is not device input power. Disclaimer 12 gives 9.5 h case-inclusive after 10 minutes, conflicting with the 10 h headline and dedicated support article. Both source statements are retained without guessing a reconciliation.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Charging page: icon row 10 MIN charging = 3 H of music with the earbuds in the case.

10min5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726182885393-Does-Ear-a-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 202610 minutes corresponding to the ANC-off 3.2-hour earbud claim. The published support text does not state the initial case state for this standalone claim.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Charging page: 10 MIN = 3 H of music playback. ANC, volume and codec are not stated. The JBL support page features list Speed charge: Yes.

3.2h5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726182885393-Does-Ear-a-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026Dedicated maker support states up to 3.2 h earbuds-only with ANC off after 10 minutes. Its ANC-on earbuds-only claim is 2 h. Test conditions are AAC, 50 percent volume, default other features and 25 C. The separately stated case-inclusive 10 h / 6 h figures are not substituted for earbuds-only playback.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

545mAh2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: charging case lithium-ion battery 545mAh / 3.85V. Rated capacity.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Charging case battery type Lithium-ion battery (545mAh / 3.85V).

500mAh2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Published case battery-cell capacity 500 mAh. No USB output capacity or battery voltage is inferred.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026The box lists a Type-C USB charging cable. The spec sheet lists a 5V 1A power supply.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026The box holds a Type-C USB charging cable. The quick start guide shows the cable plugged into the case.

USB-C2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026USB Type-C charging is for the case. It does not establish wired audio playback.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

120min15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Charging page: the case on a USB cable, battery empty to full, 2 H. The tech spec text says Charging time: 2 hrs from empty. It does not say whether the earbuds are in the case.

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Wireless charging

No2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Not listed on the spec sheet copy. Euronics Estonia states no wireless charging.8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/jbltflex2wht/jbl-tune-flex-2-white-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Spec table: no wireless charging. The same table says no fast charging, which conflicts with SoundGuys, The maker's quick start guide shows 10 min = 3 h, so quick charge is stored from the maker.

No2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer comparison explicitly marks Ear (a) wireless charging No. B171 Ear wireless charging is not transferred.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: all managed using intuitive touch controls.

Pressure2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker names pinch controls. The original guide labels a force sensor. Broad touch-control translations on another region do not change the pressure-control mechanism.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

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Pressure9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726233497489-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-Ear-aRead 8 October 2026Assign Pinch and hold or Double pinch and hold to volume in Nothing X. Once held, volume changes by a step every 0.9 seconds. Phone controls alone are not counted.

Gestures

Tap once on the left earbud: switch between ANC and Ambient Aware (needs the JBL Headphones app), Tap twice on the left earbud: TalkThru (needs the JBL Headphones app), Tap once on the right earbud: play or pause, Tap twice on the right earbud: next track, Tap three times on the right earbud: previous track, Tap three times, then hold, on the right earbud: Ear Tip Sound Settings, Tap twice on either earbud during a call: answer or end the call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute the microphone, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds: voice assistant, Tap once, then hold for 5 seconds, on either earbud: multi-point connection15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls page (page 9), read from the icon rows and the tap legend. Footnote: enable advanced controls by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app. The advanced controls are ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru. Ear Tip Sound Settings is the triple tap plus hold row. The multi-point row is on page 8.

Single pinch: play/pause or answer/end call, Double pinch: skip forward or reject call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: switch ANC/transparency3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original OPERATIONS panel shows force-sensor pressure controls. Custom volume and voice-assistant assignments are separate Nothing X options. Fitted tips are medium.

Remappable controls

Yes1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: Personi-Fi 3.0 with gesture controls through the JBL Headphones app.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: the app lets you change how the earbuds behave through gesture customization.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistant

Bixby, Siri15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls page: Bixby / Siri / Others on a 2 second hold. Others is not named.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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No14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no hearing test compared with B171 Ear. This is the tested Ear (a) feature set, not a claim about unspecified future firmware.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L, Open ear tip (1 size)2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Box list: 3 sizes of ear tips and 1 size of open ear tips. SoundGuys lists the sealing sizes as S, M and L.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: open ear tips plus three sizes of sealing ear tip.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

S, M, L2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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Silicone10Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726188190225-What-is-Ear-a-made-ofRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support explicitly names silicone tips. Plastic housing and stainless-steel hinge are also named, without a suitable separate schema field.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: IP54 water and dust resistant earbuds.2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: IP54. The maker copy at Worldwide Stereo says earbuds only.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: IP54 water and dust resistant, earbuds only.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026

IP542Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones1Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-Launches-Tune-Series-2-in-India--Redefining-Personal-Audio.aspxRead 20 October 2026Release: customisation through the JBL Headphones app.4Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/jbl-tune-flex-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-headphones-blackRead 20 October 2026JBL copy: the free JBL Headphones app adjusts the ANC level, ambient sound control and gesture customization.

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App platforms

Android, iOS11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-flex-2Read 20 October 2026Spec list: app for iOS and Android. The page shows no lab test and no test method.19Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 21 October 2026Google Play listing names TUNE FLEX 2 as a supported model.

Android, iOS2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page lists Tune Flex 2 software update release notes: 2.2.0 on 2024-11-11 up to 3.5.0 on 2026-07-07. The earbuds are updated through the JBL Headphones app.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Finding network

Last location in the app14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Features, JBL headphones app: check your best fit, or find your earbuds. Location detail is on the JBL app page.19Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 21 October 2026JBL spec sheet says the app can find your earbuds. The JBL app page describes Find My Buds as a notification of the last known location and time, plus a ring. It works over Bluetooth, not GPS.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.4g(0.2 oz)2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: earbud 4.4 g per piece. The Ghost edition earbud is listed at 4.2 g and is not this product.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Spec table: earbud 4.4 g, charging case 32.9 g.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Earbud 4.4 g per pc (8.8 g combined). The Ghost edition earbud is 4.2 g and is not this product.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page, Dimensions: Earpiece Weight (g) 4.4. The page also lists total Weight (g) 41.7 and Charging Case Weight (g) 32.9.

4.8g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker 4.8 g for one earbud. A specific tip size is not stated.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width20.32Height34.63Depth19.59mm(0.8 × 1.4 × 0.8 in)14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Earbuds dimensions (l x w x d) 34,63 x 20,32 x 19,59 mm. Width and depth are stored as labelled. The length is the stem axis and is stored as height, the remaining axis.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

32.9g(1.2 oz)2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026Spec sheet copy: charging case 32.9 g. The Ghost edition case is listed at 35.2 g. Euronics Estonia lists 35.2 g for the White model, which conflicts with the 32.9 g of the spec sheet.3Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/jbl-tune-flex-2-earbudsRead 20 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Charging case 32.9 g. The Ghost edition case is 35.2 g, which explains the Euronics Estonia figure.16Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL support page, Dimensions: Charging Case Weight (g) 32.9.

39.6g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Design specification states charging case 39.6 g, separate from 4.8 g per earbud and 49.2 g combined. Rounded 40 g in secondary specifications does not override the maker.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width47Height51.43Depth29.14mm(1.9 × 2 × 1.1 in)14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technical Specifications: Charging case dimensions (l x w x d) 51,43 x 47 x 29,14 mm. Width and depth are stored as labelled. The length is stored as height, the remaining axis. A Czech review repeats the same figures.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification under the LDAC section. No separate wired acoustic Hi-Res certification is inferred.

Communication certifications

FCC Part 15C, ISED Canada IC 6132A-TUNEFLEX220Regulatory filingfccid.io/APITUNEFLEX2Read 21 October 2026Test report: FCC Part 15 Subpart C and ISED RSS-247 for TUNE FLEX 2. IC 6132A-TUNEFLEX2.

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FCC IDs

APITUNEFLEX220Regulatory filingfccid.io/APITUNEFLEX2Read 21 October 2026FCC grant APITUNEFLEX2 to Harman International Industries, application date 2024-07-22, Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE. The test report DDT-RE24052314-1E01 (issued 2024-06-29) names the model TUNE FLEX 2 and a built-in 3.85 V lithium-ion battery in the case and in the earbuds.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds, Charging case, Type-C USB charging cable, Ear tips in 3 sizes, Open ear tips in 1 size, Warranty card, Quick start guide and safety sheet2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box list.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026What's in the Box: earbuds, Type-C USB charging cable, 3 sizes of ear tips, 1 size of open ear tips, charging case, warranty card and quick start guide with safety sheet.

Pair of earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in sizes S, M and L, USB Type-C cable, Safety and warranty information, User guide2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (a) standard list. Ear tips S, M and L include the fitted medium pair. No external power adapter is listed.

Cables included

AJBL Tune Flex 2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source2Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/tune-flex-2-bRead 20 October 20261 x Type-C USB charging cable. The length is not stated.

BNothing Ear (a)

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USB Type-C	1

Source2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/TUNE-FLEX-2.html13Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL US product page of the Tune Flex 2. Opened on 2026-10-21. It lists a sale price of 59.95 USD.

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdf14Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw64aa6671/pdfs/JBL_TUNE_FLEX_2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 21 October 2026JBL English spec sheet, 2 pages, linked from the JBL support page.

checkout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-a2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Original full manufacturer Ear (a) specifications remain public on this regional maker page. Hardware belongs to B162, distinct from B171 Ear and later Ear (3a). The current US Black offer supplies regional availability.

Manual

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdf15Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf8af14f6/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tune%20Flex%202_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 21 October 2026JBL multilingual quick start guide, 39 pages. The English pages are the first 13.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted Nothing Ear (a) English product guide, one-page folded sheet. Model B162 is printed on the title panel. English operations, pairing, charging and wear-detection panels were visually inspected because the PDF outlines most English text.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year18Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 21 October 2026JBL US warranty page: Headphones one year. Valid for products bought from authorized US resellers and used in the US. The page says coverage can differ by model and refers to the warranty card in the box, which was not read.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.