Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs JBL Tune 230NC
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| Feature |  Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |  JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,200.00 | KSh 11,000.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4, Water resistant, Sweat proof |
| Weight | 5.2g per earbud | 10.2g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | JBL |
| Model | Liberty 4 NC | Tune 230NC |
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.2g per earbud | 10.2g per earpiece |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours | No |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | No |
| App Support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Connector | — | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Fast Pair; HearID 2.0 | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Microphones | 6 microphones with AI | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID 2.0 | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 50 hours | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Charging case | Standard charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Case Weight | — | 47.3g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4, Water resistant, Sweat proof |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Tune 230NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Liberty 4 NC earbuds | JBL Tune 230NC TWS earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A — not included |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !) |
| Charging Cable | — | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | 3 sizes of eartips |