The JBL Wave Flex headphones are designed for those seeking wireless headphones with a flexible design and good sound quality. They are suitable for use with mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices that support Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, they are ideal for use in teleconference calls and for listening to music, as they feature a microphone and control buttons on the earpiece for easy access to these functions.
Wherever you are, the sound will be with you. Feel the bass and enjoy up to 32 hours of total battery life and the secure, comfortable design of the buds. The JBL Wave Flex is water and dust resistant and designed for your daily entertainment. Whether you're on the city streets or relaxing on the beach, your stereo hands-free calls will always be crystal clear, while the Smart Ambient technology keeps you in touch with your surroundings. And when you need extra power, you can use the quick charge to get an additional two hours of power in just 10 minutes.
JBL Deep Bass Sound
Make the most of your mixes with high-quality sound from secure, reliable headphones featuring 12mm drivers that deliver JBL Deep Bass Sound.
Comfortable Fit
The ergonomic, open design of the JBL Wave Flex fits so comfortably that you can forget you're wearing them. The open design allows you to enjoy all the sound without blocking your ear canal.
Up to 32 (8 hours + 24 hours) total battery life with fast charging
With 8 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 24 hours in the case, the JBL Wave Flex provides all-day sound. And when you need more power, you can quickly charge an additional two hours in just 10 minutes.
Stay Alert to Your Surroundings
Go anywhere and hear everything with Smart Ambient technology. When you need to take a quick break for a conversation, TalkThru allows you to instantly hear yourself and those around you without removing your headphones. Or use Ambient Aware to keep the music playing while staying aware of your surroundings.
Hands-Free Calls with VoiceAware
When making stereo hands-free calls on the go, VoiceAware allows you to balance how much you hear your own voice while talking to others.
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Quite good for music, but in conversation the sound is very low and doesn't increase. Also, it doesn't fit very well in all ears and if it's windy you hear a lot of wind and not clearly, either in conversation or music.
Good sound, build quality. Very lightweight and barely noticeable when in contact with the ear.
On the positive side: even during running, they stay in place without falling out.
So far, they seem to meet the factory specifications in terms of music playback time and charging. (but it's still too early to judge this)
UPDATE: (09-09-2024)
after many hours of running, they continue to stay stable. But even with very little wind, they create a terrible noise in your ears. You feel like you are on a ship and it's blowing 10 Beaufort... the only condition when it doesn't happen is when there is no wind. unfortunately.
Both the sound and the microphone are very good, but it creates an issue with charging when I put them in the case; the charger doesn't recognize them immediately and they remain connected to the phone..... Maybe there is an issue with the charging magnets.!!!
The sound is OK for what it is, although the bass is lower than other similar ones. The JBL Wave Flex could have no issues connecting with Windows and the sound playing correctly, but this does not happen when connecting to a computer with these headphones. When connected to a mobile, the sound is OK, but talking to someone is the worst experience for the other person; the noise cancellation does not work at all as the sounds from the environment are louder than the user's speech. I do not recommend them and regret choosing them.
At 50+ euros, I don't believe there is anything better... definitely download the JBL app on your phone for sound customization and the sound elevates.... very good sound and bass relative to the cost of the headphones... the difference from the terrible Xiaomi Buds 3 I had before is light years
mn akoute ti leei o kathe asxetos ta akoustika einai para polu kala polu katharo hxo exei kai gia na to fereis sta metra sou katevazeis JBL app sto knto s kai rtmhzeis to EQ opws goustareis !!!! einai kataplhktiko!!!
They were purchased from a large chain, hoping that JBL is, will be good. Wrong.
Sound (the most important thing that interested me) is mediocre, where is the JBL bass that many people talk about? Flat and uninteresting sound. The volume is also mediocre, let's say barely satisfactory.
From the first moment, they had instant disconnections, to the point where it was not possible to listen to any song. Obviously a faulty device. It went back for repair, but the surprise was that they replaced it immediately, without questions and hassle. Bravo to the dealership for this tactic.
Second pair and ..... more problems. The sound is mediocre again, like the previous ones, but the connectivity is very good now. No problems with disconnections. The connection was so good ..... that it never got disconnected! When I say never, not even when I took off the headphones and put them in their case. They remained connected, with the case closed. I realized this when the phone was ringing and I couldn't answer because the call was coming through the headphones inside the case!
I returned them as well, but I didn't buy them again. I bought another pair and I am relieved.
For this price, there is nothing better. Very vibrant sound and nice deep bass in music. They are comfortable in the ears for extended use and easily connect to iPhone and Android
Purchased from a well-known orange chain of technology stores for €59.99 mainly for use with a computer in the office.
For use with a mobile phone, I did not notice any issues, the sound quality is sufficient for on-the-go music and calls, and the microphone is satisfactory. Their battery was the most impressive feature as they not only last for 8 hours, as stated in the specifications, but also charge at a fast pace beyond the "fast charging" of 10 minutes.
The problems start with connecting to a computer (Win 10 Home / Win 11 Pro). With any use of the microphone (Teams, Discord etc.), they go into "Headset Mode" (low sound quality during microphone use as well as mobile calls) and do not revert back when the call ends in a conventional way (restarting headphones, on/off Bluetooth etc.) Only by restarting the computer have I managed to fix them until the issue reappears after a few minutes (also tried changing BT drivers, resetting adapters etc.)
JBL refuses to provide us with a serious firmware update to solve this problem, so I conclude that the headphones are better suited for use with a computer, as there are many other alternatives. If they are not fully compatible with computer OS intentionally, it would be good after so many customer complaints for some statement to be released on the official site.
Sources (including semi-permanent solutions that do not remain active after a PC Restart):
1. https://www.reddit.com/r/JBL/comments/166t21i/jbl_wave_flex_not_working_on_windows_11/
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/JBL/comments/17r8adl/jbl_wave_flex_windows_11_issues/
3. https://www.reddit.com/r/JBL/comments/129uiaa/jbl_wave_flex_as_headset/ (ineffective solution and for Win 10 only).
P.S: The famous orange chain of stores and its employees are not to blame. They were very helpful.
They do not work on computers and the company, while aware of the connectivity issue, does not inform customers in any way. They are definitely not worth the 60 euros, I would have preferred to have bought headphones from a reliable company, like Samsung.
I generally do not wear headphones with cushions and I was worried if they would fit me well due to reviews. However, they fit me very well and I am very satisfied.
They are very good, the only negatives are that they do not fit well and fall off in some types of ears, and they do not have good touch controls for answering calls, skipping songs, adjusting volume, etc...
I had them for 4 months. From the beginning, while they fit well in my ear, they bothered me after a while. Sound quality was decent for their price. I had to get rid of them because I changed my phone and on the new one (Pixel 8) they kept disconnecting, while I didn't have any issues with Xiaomi Poco. The microphone (which is mainly why I wanted them) was fine, but compared to another cheaper microphone, the quality was the same. So if you want them for a microphone, you can get a cheaper one, if you want them for sound, you're okay, if you want them for long hours, they won't be convenient for you
As the owner of these headphones for a week now, I have the following to say.
Positives:
Great battery life
Good sound
Comfortable fit
Very good microphone
Very good music and volume control from the headphones
Negatives:
After a certain period of time, they can be a bit tiring on the ears
It is a very good choice for the money.
UPDATE: The left headphone stopped working. Most likely, the headphones are defective. I will notify for any updates.
UPDATE 2: After 1 week, the store realized they were defective and sent me new ones. They work fine, connect easily, although don't expect amazing sound, but for their price, the features they offer are very good. What impressed me is that when I tried to pair them with my phone, it automatically prompted a window to connect them, similar to Apple's AirPods. It is also very good that you can adjust your phone's volume from the headphones, besides pausing songs. As for the bass, it is quite good and you can change sound options from the app, like jazz, bass, or extreme bass. Overall, I consider it a worth purchase if you are looking for something relatively affordable with decent to good sound.
UPDATE 3: A few days ago, they started to stop playing music for 2-5 seconds. I went to the app and disabled the Smart Audio & Video feature. So, for those who have this issue, don't worry, it can be fixed.
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Today I received them and I am writing a review solely for the sound quality, as well as how customizable they are. AMAZING BASS! JBL bass, that is. Unique equalizer and probably a long-lasting battery... Time will tell. If needed, I will come back. For those who have volume issues, increase the EQ level.
I completely disagree with the comments! The sound is excellent! This particular product is worth it and a plus is that by downloading the application, you have full control of the device!
Decent headphones, but not worth 60 euros. Definitely there are much better options for the same price. The main issue is the low sound quality and noise cancellation.
2 stars and many are maybe, on offer for 65 euros and I wonder how worse headphones can be at half or even lower price. Sound quality is relatively good but low volume, poor fit in the ear, difficulties in connecting with the application, the battery is the only positive, stay away