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JBL

JBL Tune 230NC TWS

Name: JBL Tune 230NC TWS
Brand: JBL
SKU: B09FMS2QYD
Price: 94.00 USD

On-the-go earbuds fit for workouts and commutes.

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noise cancelling

5.1/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

5.1

0.010.0

At 5.1, its noise cancelling beats 5% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

10 hAbove average

10 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 250 of 266 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

38 hAbove average

38 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX436%IP5518%IP5416%IPX510%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 245 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive16%Hybrid8%None8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 179 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 10 h
Battery Life With Case: 38 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 120 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, Ambient Aware, TalkThru
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 6 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 60×45×25 mm
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g
Weight With Case: 58 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause: No
Mono Mode: No
Voice Assistant Support: Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Count: 4

Lab data

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JBL Tune 230NC TWSSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

JBL Tune 230NC TWS: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	9.9
25	10.4
32	9.8
40	9.1
50	8.1
63	6.3
80	4.8
100	3.1
125	1.4
160	-0.6
200	-2.6
250	-3.7
315	-3.9
400	-4.0
500	-4.0
630	-2.4
800	-1.3
1000	0.0
1250	1.6
1600	4.1
2000	6.8
2500	10.3
3150	10.4
4000	7.7
5000	7.0
6300	8.5
8000	2.3
10000	3.1
12500	-5.2
16000	-5.3
20000	-20.0

JBL Tune 230NC TWS

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

JBL Tune 230NC TWS: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	1.7
26	2.6
33	1.4
41	1.3
52	1.5
65	1.7
82	1.4
103	1.5
130	1.4
163	1.8
205	1.6
259	1.6
325	0.6
410	4.3
516	6.8
613	5.9
772	9.8
972	12.3
1220	14.3
1540	15.4
1940	18.9
2440	25.9
3070	24.2
3870	21.8
4870	24.4
6130	25.6
7720	24.6
9720	29.4
12200	24.1
15400	22.4
19400	37.0

JBL Tune 230NC TWS

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

JBL Tune 230NC TWS: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-1.6
26	1.9
33	3.0
41	4.1
52	4.1
65	4.1
82	3.9
103	3.3
130	3.7
163	3.5
205	3.6
259	3.1
325	1.9
410	5.5
516	9.4
613	8.2
772	12.1
972	16.3
1220	18.2
1540	21.3
1940	26.4
2440	33.6
3070	32.0
3870	28.0
4870	28.5
6130	21.1
7720	13.3
9720	16.2
12200	22.7
15400	21.7
19400	32.8

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.6/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byZak KhanContributorReviewed May 2022

Noise cancelling5.1

Isolation3.5

Battery life7.5

Comfort & fit6.0

Connectivity5.5

Design7.0

The verdict

Fitness and commuting suit the JBL Tune 230NC TWS and its quirks likely won't get in the way in these scenarios. The noise canceling, while convenient, won't blow you away and the fit is hard to get right. Still, if you can forgive its handful of drawbacks, you'll find a lot to like about these earbuds.

✓Liked: Lightweight, Sound quality, App with equalizer, Many configuration options

✕Could be better: Tricky to fit right, Unstable charging case, Annoying usage quirks, Only AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs

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