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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |