Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Colour Black | Silver Blue | Sand | Black | White
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
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 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, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio 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 -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Controls Tap control -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 70 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Battery Life Details 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 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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