JBL TUNE 230NC TWS vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 230NC TWS and Jabra Elite 8 Active. 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

JBL TUNE 230NC TWS vs. Jabra Elite 8 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g
Colour Blue | Sand | Black | White Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Smart Ambient Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 8 Active 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.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 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) - 2 Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 4 6 Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone
CABLE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Features Touch control Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 70 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 14 hours Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
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
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours
Standby Time - 315 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS recharge faster than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Jabra Elite 8 Active
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IPX4 FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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