JBL TUNE 230NC TWS vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 230NC TWS and JBL Wave Beam. 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 230NC TWS vs. JBL Wave Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Blue | Sand | Black | White Black | Beige | Blue
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 105 dB 100 dB JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Beam.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Beam have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 230NC TWS.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 70 mAh 48 mAh JBL TUNE 230NC TWS have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Beam.
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 8 hours JBL TUNE 230NC TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave Beam.
Battery Life Details 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
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS JBL Wave Beam
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (750 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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