JBL TUNE 230NC TWS vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 230NC TWS and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Blue | Sand | Black | White Black | Silver
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Smart Ambient Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 70 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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