In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 17 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earbud: 5.1 g Charging case: 47.3 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Blue | Sand | Black | White | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | 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 / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Smart Ambient | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Pure Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Features | - | Touch control |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 10 hour(s) | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 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 | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL TUNE 230NC TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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