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JBL Tune Beam vs JBL Tune 130NC

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

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JBL Tune Beam

JBL Tune Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls you can customise.
KSh 11,800In Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune Beam if you want a lighter build (5 g each) and a newer model (2023). Choose the JBL Tune 130NC if you want longer battery life (up to 40 hours), larger 10 mm drivers and a lower price (KSh 300 less).

Weight

JBL Tune Beam
5 g per earbud
JBL Tune 130NC
11.4 g per earbud

Controls

JBL Tune Beam
Touch controls you can customise
JBL Tune 130NC
Touch controls for playback

Fit

JBL Tune Beam
Three silicone ear-tip sizes
JBL Tune 130NC
Ear tips included

Battery life

JBL Tune Beam
Up to 12 hours ANC off
JBL Tune 130NC
Up to 40 hours

Connections

JBL Tune Beam
Bluetooth 5.3
JBL Tune 130NC
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam

  • Lighter: 5 g each (vs 11.4 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2021).

JBL Tune 130NC

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 12 hours).
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 6 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 11,500 (vs KSh 11,800).

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PriorityJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
FitThree silicone ear-tip sizesEar tips included
Weight5 g per earbud11.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours ANC offUp to 40 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceWater resistant
Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playbackYes

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Beam (original)Tune 130NC
AnnouncedJanuary 20232021
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
Weight5 g per earbud11.4g per earpiece

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours ANC off; up to 10 hours ANC onUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeApproximately 2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playbackYes
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.3; A2DP1.3.2, AVRCP1.6.2, HFP1.8Bluetooth 5.2
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app
Multipoint Connection—No
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
Voice Assistant—Yes
Special Features—True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
Drivers6 mm dynamic drivers10 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance16 ohms32Ω
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice Aware4 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQ; Smart Audio and Video modesJBL Pure Bass Sound
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours additional ANC off; 30 hours additional ANC on—
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Weight50.3 g40.4g
Case Features750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer batteryStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
ControlsApp-customizable touch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbudsWater resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree silicone ear-tip sizesEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune 130NC
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam earbudsJBL Tune 130NC TWS earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB Type-C charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree ear-tip sizes3 Sizes of eartips
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)
Audio Cable—Not included

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 2 hours.

In summary

Tune Beam is the lighter option to carry; Tune 130NC trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and drivers.

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