JBL TUNE 230NC TWS vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 230NC TWS and JBL Wave Buds. 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. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
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: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour Blue | Sand | Black | White White | Black
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 105 dB 100 dB JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Buds.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB-C charge cable -
FEATURES JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 70 mAh 47 mAh JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Buds.
Battery Life 10 hour(s) -
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: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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