In depth comparison and review of JLab Audio Epic Air ANC 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 7 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 57 g | Earbud: 5.1 g Charging case: 47.3 g |
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Colour | Black | Blue | Sand | Black | White | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JLab Audio Epic Air ANC. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | JLab Smart ANC | Smart Ambient | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Pure Bass | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Sensitivity | - | 105 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 110 dB | 95 dB | |
Diaphragm | 8 mm | 6 mm | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | -40 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | 3 | 4 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, equaliser preset, ANC on/off | - |
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CABLE | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable |
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FEATURES | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready | - | |
Sensors | On-ear detection | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 90 mAh | 70 mAh | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS. |
Battery Life | 48 hour(s) | 10 hour(s) | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 230NC TWS. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 48 hours Continuous playback: up to 12 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
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 |
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Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS recharge faster than JLab Audio Epic Air ANC. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (700 mAh), Cloud Foam eartips (M) set, 2 pairs of Extra Long tips (medium, large) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1, IP55 | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |