Bowers & Wilkins PI5 vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI5 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

Bowers & Wilkins PI5 vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Colour White | Black Blue | Sand | Black | White
Protection IP54, water-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI5 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Advanced ANC Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Features Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through -
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 4 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode -
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Features Fast charge, auto power on/off Touch control
Sensors Wear sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 70 mAh
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 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 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI5 JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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