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JBL Tune 230NC TWS1 / 11
JBL

JBL Tune 230NC TWS

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

Current price · Amazon US
$99.99
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Noise Isolation / ANC
3.5/ 10
3.5
0.010.0

A 3.5 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
10 hAbove average
10 h
3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
32 hAbove average
32 h
7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
10 h
Battery Life With Case
32 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

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.6/ 10
Worth a look
Zak Khan
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.

✓What we like
✓Lightweight
✓Sound quality
✓App with equalizer
✓Many configuration options
✓Price
✕What could be better
✕Tricky to fit right
✕Unstable charging case
✕Annoying usage quirks
✕Only AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs
✕ANC is just OK
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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JBL Tune 230NC TWSSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
JBL Tune 230NC TWS frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-30-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
JBL Tune 230NC TWS: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
209.9
2510.4
329.8
409.1
508.1
636.3
804.8
1003.1
1251.4
160-0.6
200-2.6
250-3.7
315-3.9
400-4.0
500-4.0
630-2.4
800-1.3
10000.0
12501.6
16004.1
20006.8
250010.3
315010.4
40007.7
50007.0
63008.5
80002.3
100003.1
12500-5.2
16000-5.3
20000-20.0

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