The JBL Reflect Flow Pro noise-cancelling true wireless headphones are up against stiff competition. They have powerful audio performance, reliable active noise cancellation (ANC), and a completely waterproof and dustproof design working in their favour. We particularly enjoy the JBL companion app, which has a number of helpful features, including an efficient, programmable EQ. Jabra’s $199.99 Elite 7 Pro earphones offer slightly better sound out of the box and more customizable ANC settings, but they aren’t quite as durable. For just a little bit more money, we prefer these earphones.
Design
The Reflect Flow Pro earphones are an improvement over the Reflect Flow, sharing the same shape and size. They have a circular shape, an attached wing-tip (which can be changed for a wing of a different size or one without a tip), and are small in stature. A rock-solid fit and seal are produced by the Reflect Flow Pro’s form, size, and wing-tip. Although the fit might slightly relax when exercising, the earphones kept in place. ..
The earbuds are very comfortable and come with a matching case. ..
The earbuds themselves are a sleek, black design with a bright LED indicator on the front to show the battery level. The back of the earbuds have a USB-C charging port and a button to activate the Bluetooth pairing for the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Flow Pro review: Comfort
The Jabra Elite Reflect Flow Pro headphones are truly wireless and provide a secure fit. The “check my best fit” feature on the JBL headphones app allows you to determine which of the three sizes of silicone earbud tips provides the best seal for the best sound and fit. Simply put them in your ears and choose this choice; the app will then inform you of their suitability for you.
The headphones stayed in place during our testing, which included short sprints, extended runs, as well as HIIT and CrossFit workouts that included high-impact exercises like skipping double-unders and burpees.
The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 headphones passed the test of sitting snugly in our ears after we removed a tight-fitting blouse, which has been the downfall of many other headphones. The pressure of the powerfins occasionally caused our ears to hurt after particularly long sessions, but this only happened after two or more hours of nonstop use.
Connectivity
The Bluetooth 5.0 connection was smooth and reliable on all devices, including iOS and Android devices. The range was 40 feet, and the charging case quickly connected the earbuds to any devices. The JBL Reflect Flow Pro also features a fast-pair feature, so you can easily connect to your devices.
JBL has announced Dual Connect, a new technology that will allow users to seamlessly switch between devices without having to pair them together. This is a great alternative to traditional multipoint technology, which can be difficult to use on rare occasions. ..
JBL Reflect Flow Pro review: Noise cancelling
JBL’s Better Wireless ANC Earbuds have been tested and found to be inadequate in windy conditions. Baby cries and bird chirps are audible at high frequencies when walking or running in windy conditions. ..
Low and midrange frequencies are effectively muted when listening to music or watching TV. This is because these frequencies are not as important to our hearing system as high-pitched sounds, such as those heard in music and TV shows. Our toddler was also able to have a normal day without any distractions from the sound of his boombox toy or the sound of our morning jog.
Ambient Sound Control is a great way to improve the soundscape so that you can hear outside noises more clearly. On the Intracoastal Waterway across the street, barge construction was visible from the front porch, as were the cars and motorcyclists zipping by the house. TalkThru was our favorite because it allowed us to have in-depth conversations with the missus without taking out the buds.
Audio performance
The JBL Reflect Flow Pro headphones have a sound signature that is unremarkable; they stick to the basics and nail the essentials, in line with their understated appearance. The Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC delivers more treble finesse and treble explosiveness at lower frequencies. The JBL, however, added more detail and dynamic range than the Adidas do, both in describing the difference between quiet and loud moments and in capturing the lower-level dynamics of vocals and instruments that give tracks more fluidity and expression. ..
The JBL’s addition of orchestral strings to Revenge of the Sith gives the track a more operatic feel, making it more audible and expressive. The string sound is both heard and felt, adding to the sweeping, flowing nature of the track.
The Reflect Flow Pro is a great product that can produce a large, open sound. They don’t seem to stutter as much when the volume is turned up, unlike the Adidas, and there is enough space between the instruments and the vocals so that it doesn’t sound like they are completely blended into one big sound. The Z.N.E. 01 ANC can playback music louder and with a little bit more energy than the Reflect Flow Pro.
The JBL Reflect Flow Pro sound well-balanced across the frequency range, providing clarity with vocals – we can hear what the Beastie Boys are saying in Sabotage (without any sibilance), and there is detail both broad and minute, with a nice crispness to the cymbal crashes in En Vogue’s timeless Don’t Let Go. When that song’s vocal section begins, the JBL give the harmonies a lively performance that makes you nod your head.
JBL Reflect Flow Pro review: Call performance
The Reflect Flow Pro is a dependable voice and video call tool that was heard by multiple individuals, even in difficult conditions. The quality wasn’t excellent, but it was enough for most purposes. The wind was a major distraction, however, and my wife still understood what we were saying.
Battery and charging
The Reflect Flow Pro has good battery life stats. According to JBL, you should be able to listen to music for 10 hours without ANC switched on, but only for 8 hours when it is. Another 20 hours are provided by the charging case before it needs to be recharged. The battery life of the Pro’s is not significantly better than that of the Flow Reflect at 10 hours with ANC disabled.
Nonetheless, our testing revealed that ANC was accurate. After an hour-long workout with ANC on, the battery life of each earbud had decreased by around 10%, but there had been no alarming drop-off. ..
The Reflect Flow Pro earbuds case has a USB-C charging cable that can recharge the case itself. It takes about two hours to fully recharge from completely flat, but support for quick charge gives you an hour of listening time after just a 10-minute blast. The Reflect Flow Pro also offers QI wireless charging, which lets you place the case on a compatible wireless charger for greater convenience. This makes it comparable to Jabra’s Elite Active 75T. ..
Price and availability
The JBL Reflect Flow Pro is a great product that can be bought for $179. It comes with three colors, three pairs of ear tips, three pairs of ear fins, a wireless charging case, a USB charging cable, a warranty, and a quick start guide.
The AirPods Pro and Jabra Elite Active 75t are the best earbuds you can buy, while the Reflect Mini NC is a great option if you don’t want to spend a lot of money.
Conclusion
The JBL Reflect Flow Pro wireless earbuds are the perfect accessory for runners or outdoor enthusiasts. They have fins to keep them in place and are water and dust resistant, so they can withstand sweat and a strong storm without losing sound.
