JBL Free II vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free II 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

JBL Free II vs. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free II JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 4.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Colour Black | White Blue | Sand | Black | White
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free II 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 JBL Free II.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL TUNE 230NC TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 100 dB 105 dB JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have higher sensitivity than JBL Free II.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 6 mm JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
MICROPHONE JBL Free II JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 4
CABLE JBL Free II JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL Free II JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Features Touch control Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free II JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 70 mAh JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a higher battery capacity than JBL Free II.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) JBL TUNE 230NC TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details (with included charging case): up to 24 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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL Free II JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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