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JBL Tune Beam vs OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

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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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

Choose the OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro if you want IP55 water resistance, faster recharging (10 minutes) and Bluetooth 6.0. The JBL Tune Beam costs less.

Weight

JBL Tune Beam
5 g per earbud
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud

Controls

JBL Tune Beam
Touch controls you can customise
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

JBL Tune Beam
Three silicone ear-tip sizes
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips

Battery life

JBL Tune Beam
Up to 12 hours ANC off
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Up to 13 hours

Connections

JBL Tune Beam
Bluetooth 5.3
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam

  • Active noise cancellation.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 6 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).
  • Supports spatial audio.

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PriorityJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight5 g per earbud4.4 g
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours ANC offUp to 13 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the HeyMelody app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
BrandJBLOnePlus
ModelTune Beam (original)Nord Buds 4 Pro
AnnouncedJanuary 2023March 2026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight5 g per earbud4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud
Dimensions—31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours ANC off; up to 10 hours ANC onUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Charging TimeApproximately 2 hours from emptyEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes
Fast Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth5.3; A2DP1.3.2, AVRCP1.6.2, HFP1.86.0
App SupportJBL Headphones appHeyMelody app
Bluetooth Range—10 m
Multipoint Connection—Dual-device connection

Features

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

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Drivers6 mm dynamic drivers12 mm dynamic
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance16 ohms28 ohms
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationReal-time active noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruYes
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice AwareSix microphones; three per earbud
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQ; Smart Audio and Video modesBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellation
Audio Codecs—LHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC
Spatial Audio—OnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseRechargeable charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours additional ANC off; 30 hours additional ANC onUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Case ChargingUSB-CWired USB-C; 530 mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Weight50.3 g34.2 g +/- 1 g
Case Features750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery—
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 BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ControlsApp-customizable touch controlsSwipe volume and touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbudsIP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree silicone ear-tip sizesS, M and L tips; M preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam earbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree ear-tip sizesS, M and L tips; brand sticker
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningUser manual; safety and warranty
Audio Cable—True wireless design

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same connection: Bluetooth wireless.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro for IP55 water and dust resistance and faster recharging.

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