JBL Tune 230NC vs Redmi Buds 8 Pro
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  JBL Tune 230NC |  Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 11,000 | KSh 11,050 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Coaxial triple-driver acoustic system |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — up to 55 dB / 5 kHz |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 33 hours total with case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4, Water resistant, Sweat proof | IP54 earbuds |
| Weight | 10.2g per earpiece | 5.3 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Redmi |
| Model | Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro (M2535E1) |
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Glacier Blue, Obsidian Black, Cloud White |
Design
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.2g per earpiece | 5.3 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 30.6 x 21.3 x 24.5 mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 33 hours total with case |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | No | 5 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | No | Yes — dual-device connectivity |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Xiaomi Earbuds app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m |
Features
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | True Wireless | Google Fast Pair; dimensional audio; dual-device connectivity |
| Sensors | — | Head-tracking sensors |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Coaxial triple-driver acoustic system |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — up to 55 dB / 5 kHz |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | Dimensional audio with head tracking; Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | 4 microphones | Three microphones per earbud with AI call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | JBL Pure Bass Sound | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; LDAC; triple-driver system |
| Audio Codecs | — | LDAC and standard Bluetooth codecs |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Case Weight | 47.3g | 36.3 g |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | 480 mAh battery and status indicator |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 33 hours total including earbuds |
| Case Dimensions | — | 61.01 x 48.28 x 25.17 mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4, Water resistant, Sweat proof | IP54 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | Silicone ear tips, sizes S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Tune 230NC | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Tune 230NC TWS earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 3 sizes of eartips | Silicone ear tips, sizes S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !) | User manual |
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