Customer Reviews for JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Tune Flex True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - 2023 - Black
Customer Rating
2
Very disappointed
on August 19, 2025
Posted by: theredace
from Austin, TX
Super disappointed in these. They're decent when they work, but they've stopped charging after only a couple months. Half the time, I put them in the case and one or both just won't register that they're in the case, and they won't charge.
When they DO charge, the battery life is abysmal. I'm lucky if I can get a single hour of use on a full charge.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, August 20, 2025
Thanks for your feedback. Charging issues are frequently caused by foreign matter on the metal charging contacts. This can include sweat, grease, dust, etc. You may click on the link below for detailed online instructions on how to clean the contact points of the earbuds. If the issue remains, please contact us for further assistance.
Bought in November 2024, haven't used them much since then but they were great up till last week. Right bud quit working, no lights or sound. Left one works in mono mode but without the Right bud just disappointment.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, June 22, 2025
We appreciate your feedback. Since you mentioned that there is no light indicator on the right earbud, it is possible that this is a charging issue, and it is frequently caused by foreign matter on the metal charging contacts, which can include sweat, grease, earwax, and more. These issues can often be resolved by cleaning the contact points on the earbuds and the charging case. Please note that your JBL Tune Flex comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. For further assistance, please contact our customer support.
I work with noisy tools and in "noise canceling mode" for some reason the sounds are amplified more, this mode is useless. Walking in the rain, the touch sensors went crazy and stopped working for a moment. Now the sound is never the same again. Now the bass is much quieter. Since I bought them, I also had the problem that when I put them in the charging case, they are still connected to the phone and I have to deactivate Bluetooth on the phone for them to disconnect.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, June 17, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're here to help. Here's some helpful information: 1. Our JBL Tune Flex's Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is optimized for general ambient sounds (e.g., commute, office) and may be less effective in very high-decibel, industrial environments. 2. The unit is IPX4 rated (splash and sweat-resistant for workouts), but heavy rain can impact performance. For any issues arising after rain exposure, including sound or touch sensor problems, a factory reset is often effective. 3. For optimal bass, first use the "Check My Best Fit" feature in the JBL Headphones App to ensure correct ear tip size and positioning. If bass issues persist, consider your audio source quality, EQ settings, or the source device. For intermittent bass, try adjusting your EQ or checking app/service settings. If bass is consistently lacking, toggle your EQ (on/off or boost), test with a different device, or perform a factory reset as a last resort. 4. Factory resetting the unit: • With both earbuds on, and not charging, tap two times and hold the button on the third tap for more than 5 seconds. Finally, place the earbuds back into the charging case to complete the process. • You may need to 'forget' the headphones in Bluetooth settings on your phone/tablet in order to pair them again. 5. For charging case connection issues, cleaning the contact points on the earbuds and charging case usually resolves them. Please head to https://support.jbl.com/us/en/howto/true-wireless-headphones-cleaning-instructions-for-re-establishing-charging-us/000016909.html Your unit is covered by a one-year standard warranty. For further assistance, please contact us.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, June 17, 2025
We appreciate your review. We're here to help. Our JBL Tune Flex's Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is optimized for general ambient sounds (e.g., commute, office), and may be less effective in very high-decibel, industrial environments. Regarding rain exposure, the unit is IPX4 rated, meaning it's resistant to splashes and sweat (suitable for workouts), but heavy rain can sometimes impact performance. For touch sensor, and sound quality issues, please factory reset the unit: With both earbuds on, and not charging, tap two times and hold the button on the third tap for more than 5 seconds. Finally, place the earbuds back into the charging case to complete the process. You may need to 'forget' the headphones in Bluetooth settings on your phone/tablet in order to pair them again. For charging case connection issues, cleaning the contact points on the earbuds and charging case usually resolves them. Please head to https://support.jbl.com/us/en/howto/true-wireless-headphones-cleaning-instructions-for-re-establishing-charging-us/000016909.html For further assistance, please contact us.
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IT IS NOT WORTH WITH THE COST..CHARGING ISSUES ONE AFTER THE OTHER. EVEN THOUGH RAISED COMPLAINT NO RESPONSE .GUILTY OF RECOMMEND THSI PRODUCT..USELESS
After only 6 months of use, I can't hear anything anymore through my left earbud (despite cleaning regularly and according instructions), and the right one lost it's (already short) battery life, which is now one hour at best.
The sound quality isn't great either, I had earbuds costing half the price with better sound quality.
I'm surprised they can market these as noise-cancelling, because they don't cancel any noise at all.
The touch buttons are horribly inconvenient, as you constantly touch them when you want to take out your earbud. And they don't register when you actually want to press them.
The design of the case is poor as well. A lot of times I put the earbuds back in the case, to discover one hour later that it never contacted to recharge.
Don't buy these. You can get way better earbuds (literally in every aspect) for half the price. Very dissapointing from a company that is known for quality products.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, April 25, 2025
Thanks for sharing your feedback on our JBL Tune Flex. We'd like to work with you directly to address the issues with your headphones. If needed, we'd also like to get more information so we can check your options. Please contact our customer support.
Bought these less than a month ago and there a decent amount of problems. They didn't seal in my ears that well, and after dropping them a few times, the audio became really quiet. Also the app would be better if it allowed for full customization, instead of the preset control layout. On the plus side, the design and quick charging were really good. They also sounded good as well.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, April 2, 2025
Thanks for your feedback. In order for our JBL Tune Flex to give you the best audio response, you must create a tight seal within your ear canal. To achieve the best seal and secure fit, try to angle the ear tip slightly downward to make it easier to insert into your ear canal, then gently twist the earbud to fit it securely into the shape of your ear. It is best to try this with all of the provided sealing ear tip sizes until you find the one that accomplishes this most easily. If you need further assistance, please contact us.
Quality product! These headphones have wonderful sound. The customizable touch buttons are amazing for quick changes. These headphones are durable! I fell and dropped them in the winter in my driveway. After plowing, snowplowing, and 6 months later. I found them in the yard. THEY WORKED! Charged them, put them in my ears and started listening again!!! Now I have two pairs since I bought another pair when I lost them initially. THEY STILL WORKED! Couldn’t believe it. Scratched a little on the outside, but literally looks gentle used. High quality product!!!