JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
In-ear
Connectivity
Wireless
Frequency Response
20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity
105 dB
Impedance
16 Ohm

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JBL TUNE 230NC TWS Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 47.3 g
Colour Blue | Sand | Black | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics

​​The JBL TUNE 230NC TWS are wireless headphones. The wireless connection allows absolute freedom of movement and with that increases the comfort of using the headphones. This feature is very popular, especially when using headphones every day. The limiting factor of wireless headphones is a certain delay in the sound transmission between the source and the headphones (almost indistinguishable for a normal user), as well as the need to charge them (in the case of wired headphones, the headphones are recharged by connecting the cable itself). The headphones use the Bluetooth 5.2 technology for sound transmission.

The headphones are designed as in-ear. In-ear headphones are plugged directly into the ear and they normally offer complete or at least partial isolation from surrounding noise. The degree of isolation also depends on whether the headphones have an ambient noise isolation function. Their indisputable advantage is that they are more compact than over-the-head headphones.

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SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Better than 98 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Better than 94 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz Better than 53 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Sensitivity 105 dB Better than 63 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Impedance 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm Worse than 92 % of in-ear headphones rated.

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. JBL TUNE 230NC TWS offers a frequency range of 20 - 20000 Hz. The sensitivity parameter determines how sensitively the headphones can receive the signal from the source. The higher the sensitivity value, the louder the headphones will be able to play with less power consumption. In general, a higher listening volume also means a higher power load for the connected device. So if you're buying headphones to listen to music from your mobile phone, for example, this is relevant to think about as you don't want to drain your phone's battery too much. Lower values around 85 dB are more suitable for listening in more quiet environments (for example, at home or in the office). Medium values of around 90 dB can provide good listening quality in noisier environments (for example, on public transport or in cafés). Headphones with high sensitivity values of around 100 dB or more are designed for really noisy environments, such as concerts. The JBL TUNE 230NC TWS has 105 dB. Overall, these headphones can reproduce sound up to 95 dB. However, be careful. Repeatedly playing music continuously at really high volumes can damage your hearing.

The device connected to the headphones also plays a role most times. The lower impedance value (approximately 100 to 150 Ohms) is suitable for playback from mobile phones, laptops or other portable players that do not have a powerful enough amplifier. The lower impedance will ensure that the required volume level is achieved with less power, thus extending the life of the player. However, at the same time, with lower impedance, there is more distortion of the sound. Headphones with a higher impedance of around 250 Ohms and above are then more suitable for playback from really powerful signal sources or using a headphone amplifier, otherwise the sound coming out of them might not be loud enough. At the same time, higher-impedance headphones will also ensure less distortion in the sound. In the case of these headphones, the impedance reaches the 16 Ohm value.

An important part of these headphones is the diaphragm, which, simply put, converts the electrical signal into a sound. The thin diaphragm that is around 6 mm thick can react quickly to changes in the audio signal and improves high-frequency listening. However, it is less sensitive to bass. The medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm provides a fairly balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. A thicker diaphragm of around 20 mm cannot react so quickly to changes in the sound signal, thus impairing bass listening. However, it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. This model features the 6 mm.

For an even more undisturbed listening experience, the headphones have a special Active Noise Canceling feature.

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MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Form Factor Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 Better than 90 % of in-ear headphones rated.

The microphone sensitivity is -38 dBV/Pascal. A lower microphone sensitivity will generally ensure that even quieter sounds are caught. On the other hand, in noisier environments, distortion of the recording may occur. With a higher sensitivity, the microphone will not distort the recording even in noisy environments. On the other hand, the microphone will not pick up quieter sounds. So it depends on the environment and the purposes you plan to use the headphones for.

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CABLE JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Features Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 70 mAh Worse than 58 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Battery Life 10 hour(s) Better than 86 % of in-ear headphones rated.
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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) Better than 67 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Included Qty 2

These headphones have a battery capacity of 70 mAh. In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the JBL TUNE 230NC TWS reaches up to 10 hour(s).

Charging time is 2 hour(s).

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OTHERS JBL TUNE 230NC TWS
Included Accessories 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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