JBL TUNE 205BT vs. Jaybird RUN XT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 205BT and Jaybird RUN XT. 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 TUNE 205BT vs. Jaybird RUN XT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 16.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Colour Blue | Champagne gold | Silver | Rose gold | Black Black, Flash | Grey, storm
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection - Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design - Sports
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Jaybird RUN XT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <5%
Sensitivity 100 dB 103 dB Jaybird RUN XT have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 205BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 100 dB -
Diaphragm 12.5 mm 6 mm JBL TUNE 205BT have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity -21 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 78 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 120 mAh 80 mAh JBL TUNE 205BT have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird RUN XT.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JBL TUNE 205BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS JBL TUNE 205BT Jaybird RUN XT
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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