JBL Tune Buds
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| This model JBL Tune Buds | Cheapest of the top 10 EarFun Air 2 Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Soundcore P40i Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | € 49bol.com best | € 58bol.com |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | None (assumed) | Adaptive |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 10 h | – | 10 h |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| IP54 | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | SBC, LDAC | – |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| yes | yes | yes |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
JBL Tune Buds specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
JBL · on the market since February 2023
Build and fit 7 facts
- Form factor
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
- In-ear
- True wireless
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
- yes
- Wireless
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
- yes
- Wired connection
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
The plug for a cable, so you can also listen wired, for instance on a plane or with a battery that has run out.
- None
- Driver size
Among the models we track
10 mm on this model
Lowest
4.7 mm Highest
56 mm Middle
12 mmLower than 83 of the 107 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
The diameter of the speaker inside. A bigger driver does not by itself mean better sound.
- 10 mm
- Water and dust resistance
When it matters
- Running and the gym, where sweat gets in.
- Cycling or walking in the rain.
When it matters less
- Listening indoors only.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water.
- IP54
- Microphones
Among the models we track
4 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
10 Middle
6Lower than 52 of the 90 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many microphones the maker counts, for calls and noise cancelling together.
- 4
Noise cancelling 1 fact
- Transparency mode
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
- yes
Wireless 3 facts
- Bluetooth version
Among the models we track
5.3 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Lower than 43 of the 141 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
- 5.3
- Multipoint
115 of the 117 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Switching between a laptop for calls and a phone for music.
- Working from home with two devices on the desk.
When it matters less
- Using them with one phone only.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays.
- yes
- Made for
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Whose phones the headphones are made for. Some features, such as one-tap pairing or spatial audio, work only with that maker’s phones.
- Any phone
Battery 3 facts
- Battery life with noise cancelling
Among the models we track
10 h on this model
Lowest
4 h Highest
75 h Middle
8 hHigher than 58 of the 108 models we track.
When it matters
- Long flights or a full working day.
- Travelling where you cannot charge.
When it matters less
- An hour of listening a day, which any model manages for a week.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it.
- 10 h
- Battery life without noise cancelling
Among the models we track
12 h on this model
Lowest
5 h Highest
135 h Middle
10 hHigher than 73 of the 123 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long they play on one charge with noise cancelling off.
- 12 h
- Battery life with the case
Among the models we track
48 h on this model
Lowest
18 h Highest
60 h Middle
36 hHigher than 71 of the 86 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the earbuds play in total with the charges stored in their case.
- 48 h
Warranty and support 1 fact
- Launched
Source: news.harman.com · checked on 1 Nov
The month the model came out, as far as the maker or a register shows.
- 2023-01-04
Sources: news.harman.com
Frequently asked questions about the JBL Tune Buds
How long does the battery of the JBL Tune Buds last?
The maker states up to 10 hours of play with noise cancelling on, and 12 hours with it off. With the charging case, that comes to 48 hours in all.
Can the JBL Tune Buds connect to two devices at once?
Yes, it can stay connected to more than one device at a time, such as a phone and a laptop.
Is the JBL Tune Buds water resistant?
It is rated IP54. That protects it against splashing water from any direction, such as rain and sweat.