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.
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 |