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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro vs JBL Tune Beam

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

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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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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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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

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

Controls

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

Fit

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

Battery life

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

Connections

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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.

JBL Tune Beam

  • Active noise cancellation.

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PriorityOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Weight4.4 g5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 13 hoursUp to 12 hours ANC off
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback
SoftwareWorks with the HeyMelody appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
BrandOnePlusJBL
ModelNord Buds 4 ProTune Beam (original)
AnnouncedMarch 2026January 2023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Weight4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud5 g per earbud
Dimensions31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to 12 hours ANC off; up to 10 hours ANC on
Charging TimeEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutesApproximately 2 hours from empty
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth6.05.3; A2DP1.3.2, AVRCP1.6.2, HFP1.8
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connection—
App SupportHeyMelody appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Voice AssistantAI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply—
SensorsAcoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status—
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbud—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Drivers12 mm dynamic6 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz20 Hz–20 k Hz
Impedance28 ohms16 ohms
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC—
Active Noise CancellationReal-time active noise cancellationActive noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware; Talk Thru
Spatial AudioOnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio—
MicrophonesSix microphones; three per earbudFour microphones; Voice Aware
Audio FeaturesBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellationJBL Pure Bass; app EQ; Smart Audio and Video modes

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Case TypeRechargeable charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to 36 hours additional ANC off; 30 hours additional ANC on
Case ChargingWired USB-C; 530 mAh case batteryUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm—
Case Weight34.2 g +/- 1 g50.3 g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceNo water or dust resistance—
Case Features—750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
ControlsSwipe volume and touch controlsApp-customizable touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP54 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L tips; M preinstalledThree silicone ear-tip sizes

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune Beam
Headphones / EarbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbudsJBL Tune Beam earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio CableTrue wireless design—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesS, M and L tips; brand stickerThree ear-tip sizes
DocumentationUser manual; safety and warrantyQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warning

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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In-stock alternatives

JBL Tune FlexFor OnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProJBL Tune FlexView product ↗Redmi Buds 8 ProFor OnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProRedmi Buds 8 ProView product ↗JBL Tune Buds 2For JBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 2View product ↗

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