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JBL Tune Buds vs OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

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

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JBL Tune Buds

JBL Tune Buds

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10.8 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 0.2 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,900In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro has better water and dust protection (IP55), larger 12 mm drivers and virtual surround sound, while the JBL Tune Buds lasts longer between charges (up to 48 hours).

Weight

JBL Tune Buds
10.8 g per earbud
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud

Connections

JBL Tune Buds
Uses USB-C
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Charging case uses USB-C

Controls

JBL Tune Buds
Touch controls for playback
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

JBL Tune Buds
Ear tips included
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips

Battery life

JBL Tune Buds
Up to 30 hours with the case
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Up to 13 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Buds

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 13 hours).
  • Lower price: KSh 11,000 (vs KSh 11,900).

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • OnePlus 3D Spatial Audio.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).

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6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
FitEar tips includedS, M and L tips
Weight10.8 g per earbud4.4 g
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with the caseUp to 13 hours
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to two devices at once
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
BrandJBLOnePlus
ModelTune BudsNord Buds 4 Pro
Announced2023March 2026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, White, Blue—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight10.8g per earpiece4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud
Dimensions—31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC offUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Charging Time2 hours from emptyEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes
Fast ChargingYes10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C on case
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.36.0
Multipoint ConnectionYesDual-device connection
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones appHeyMelody app
Bluetooth Range—10 m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Voice AssistantYesAI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbud
Sensors—Acoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Drivers10 mm dynamic drivers12 mm dynamic
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance32Ω28 ohms
Active Noise CancellationActive Noise CancellingReal-time active noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruYes
Spatial AudioNoOnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio
Microphones4 microphonesSix microphones; three per earbud
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice AwareBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellation
Audio Codecs—LHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseRechargeable charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 30 hours total playback contributionUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Case ChargingUSB-CWired USB-C; 530 mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Weight38.8g34.2 g +/- 1 g
Case FeaturesStandard charging case—
Case Dimensions—60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm
Case Water & Dust Resistance—No water or dust resistance

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ControlsTouch ControlSwipe volume and touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54, Water resistant, DustproofIP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedS, M and L tips; M preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Buds earbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of eartipsS, M and L tips; brand sticker
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)User manual; safety and warranty

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • 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 OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is the better buy; the JBL Tune Buds makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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