Jaybird Freedom vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and JBL TUNE 230NC TWS. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Colour Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold Blue | Sand | Black | White
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL TUNE 230NC TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Smart Ambient
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 105 dB JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have higher sensitivity than Jaybird Freedom.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call -
CABLE Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 36 cm -
FEATURES Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 70 mAh JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird Freedom.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird Freedom.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Included Accessories 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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