The key difference between JBL Tune 230NC and Tune 130NC is their design and their underlying driver size.
Both JBL earbuds claim up to 32 hours of battery life with ANC on.
The salient features of JBL Tune 230NC include active noise cancellation, ambient aware mode, IPX4 water resistance, and smart assistant support.
JBL has introduced two new TWS earbuds in India named Tune 130NC and Tune 230NC. Both offer Active Noise Cancelation (ANC), Smart Ambient mode, Smart Assistant support, IPX4 sweat resistance, and an advertised endurance of 32 hours with ANC on. They differ only in terms of form factor and the size of their audio driver.
SurveyJBL Tune 230NC and Tune 130NC Specs and Features
JBL Tune 230NC has a stem/stalk while the 130NC doesn’t. Both run on Bluetooth 5.2. While the 230NC carries a 6mm driver inside, the Tune 130NC sports a 10mm driver.
That design and driver size factor aside, they are quite identical in their internal specifications.
Both JBL buds pack in the proprietary Pure Sound, ANC, Super Ambient mode (with Ambient Aware and Talk Through modes to listen to your surroundings), built-in mics, IPX4 sweatproof, Alexa, and Google Assistant support.
In terms of battery life, they both boast 8 + 24 (case) hours with ANC on. Turn off ANC and the claim goes up to 40 hours. You also get speed charging with the buds.
Within the box, you get a USB-C cable, charging case, and 3 sizes of ear tips.
JBL Tune 230NC and Tune 130NC Price and Availability
You can purchase the JBL Tune 130 NC at ₹4,999 and the JBL Tune 230 NC at ₹5,999 through the JBL India website, Amazon India, and Harman brand stores. As a launch offer, you can grab them for ₹4,599 and ₹5,499 respectively.
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