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JBL Tune 230NC vs JBL Tune 130NC

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Tune 230NC

JBL Tune 230NC

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10.2 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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JBL Tune 130NC

JBL Tune 130NC

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 11.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 11,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tune 130NC is the stronger choice: it has larger 10 mm drivers and offers fast charging, while the JBL Tune 230NC only costs KSh 500 less.

Weight

JBL Tune 230NC
10.2 g per earbud
JBL Tune 130NC
11.4 g per earbud

Water resistance

JBL Tune 230NC
IPX4 water and dust resistance
JBL Tune 130NC
Water resistant

Fast charging

JBL Tune 230NC
No
JBL Tune 130NC
Yes

Impedance

JBL Tune 230NC
16Ω
JBL Tune 130NC
32Ω

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune 230NC

  • Lower price: KSh 11,000 (vs KSh 11,500).

JBL Tune 130NC

  • Fast charging.
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 6 mm).

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PriorityJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Weight10.2 g per earbud11.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hoursUp to 40 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceWater resistant
Fast chargingNoYes
Impedance16Ω32Ω

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune 230NCTune 130NC
Announced20212021
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Weight10.2g per earpiece11.4g per earpiece

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Battery LifeUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC offUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingNoYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Multipoint ConnectionNoNo
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Voice Assistant—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Drivers6 mm dynamic drivers10 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz – 20 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance16Ω32Ω
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioNoNo
Microphones4 microphones4 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass SoundJBL Pure Bass Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoNo
Case Weight47.3g40.4g
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
ControlsTouch ControlTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4, Water resistant, Sweat proofWater resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 230NCJBL Tune 130NC
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune 230NC TWS earbudsJBL Tune 130NC TWS earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableUSB Type-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of eartips3 Sizes of eartips
DocumentationQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Tune 130NC is the better buy; the JBL Tune 230NC makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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