Noise cancellation
- JBL Tune 230NC
- Noise cancellation
- JBL Wave Flex
- No noise cancellation
Earbud comparison
JBL Tune 230NC vs JBL Wave Flex
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Tune 230NC
KSh 11,000In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Flex
KSh 9,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Tune 230NC is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the JBL Wave Flex only has larger 12 mm drivers.
Controls
- JBL Tune 230NC
- Touch controls for playback
- JBL Wave Flex
- Touch controls for everyday use
Software
- JBL Tune 230NC
- Works with the JBL Headphones app
- JBL Wave Flex
- No companion app
Drivers
- JBL Tune 230NC
- 6 mm dynamic drivers
- JBL Wave Flex
- 12mm dynamic driver
App support
- JBL Tune 230NC
- JBL Headphones app
- JBL Wave Flex
- No
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Tune 230NC
- Active noise cancellation.
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 8 hours).
- Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
- Works with the JBL Headphones app for settings and updates.
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
JBL Wave Flex
- Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 6 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Tune 230NC | JBL Wave Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Ear tips included |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours | Up to 8 hours per charge; 32 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Connects to one device at a time | Connects to one device at a time |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Software | Works with the JBL Headphones app | No companion app |
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic drivers | 12mm dynamic driver |
| App support | JBL Headphones app | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | No |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same connector: wireless audio connection.
- Same ear tips / ear cushions: ear tips included.
- Neither has multipoint connection.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Tune 230NC is the better buy; the JBL Wave Flex makes sense if you want larger 12 mm drivers.
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