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JBL Tune 130NC vs Redmi Buds 8 Pro

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

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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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Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 33 hours with the case.
  • Five minutes for up to two hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 11,900In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro connects to two devices at once, is lighter on the head and has virtual surround sound, while the JBL Tune 130NC lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Connections

JBL Tune 130NC
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Fit

JBL Tune 130NC
Ear tips included
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Small and Large tips supplied

Weight

JBL Tune 130NC
11.4 g per earbud
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
5.3 g per earbud

Battery life

JBL Tune 130NC
Up to 40 hours
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Up to 33 hours with the case

Two devices

JBL Tune 130NC
Connects to one device at a time
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Connects to two devices at once

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune 130NC

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 33 hours).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • Connects to two devices at once.
  • Dimensional audio with dynamic head tracking.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Lighter: 5.3 g each (vs 11.4 g).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

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PriorityJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
FitEar tips includedSmall and Large tips supplied
Weight11.4 g per earbud5.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hoursUp to 33 hours with the case
Two devicesConnects to one device at a timeConnects to two devices at once
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceWater resistantIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
BrandJBLRedmi
ModelTune 130NC69547; 69549
Announced2021—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Glacier Blue; Obsidian Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Weight11.4g per earpiece5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g total
Dimensions—30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC offUp to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testing
Charging Time2 hours from empty—
Fast ChargingYesFive minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC off
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C on charging case
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionNoDual-device connectivity
ConnectorWireless audio connectionNot applicable — true wireless design
Cable LengthNo audio cableNot applicable — no wired audio connection
App SupportJBL Headphones appXiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.31.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.23.0+)
Bluetooth Range—Up to 10m in unobstructed open space

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Voice AssistantYes—
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessGoogle Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Drivers10 mm dynamic driversCoaxial triple-driver system
Frequency Response20 Hz – 20 kHz—
Impedance32Ω—
Active Noise CancellationYesAdaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneously
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThru—
Spatial AudioNoDimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or app
Microphones4 microphonesThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass SoundHi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharing

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-C480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAX
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Weight40.4g36.3g ±1g
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseBattery-level light strip
Case Battery Life—Up to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions
Case Dimensions—61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mm
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 rating excludes charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
ControlsTouch ControlTap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds
Water & Dust ResistanceWater resistantIP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedSmall and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune 130NCRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune 130NC TWS earbudsRedmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot applicable — true wireless design
Ear Tips / Accessories3 Sizes of eartipsTwo Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalled
DocumentationQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)User manual

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Get the Redmi Buds 8 Pro if you want connection to two devices at once and a lighter fit, or the JBL Tune 130NC if you would rather have longer battery life and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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