Jaybird X3 vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 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 X3 vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Blue | Sand | Black | White
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 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 X3.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 X3 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.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 105 dB JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have higher sensitivity than Jaybird X3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 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 X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Controls Power on/off, volume control -
CABLE Jaybird X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Jaybird X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Battery Type Rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 70 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X3.
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 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 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)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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