JBL Tune 235NC
A 4-mic array and noise-cancelling algorithms deliver dependable call clarity, backed by up to 40 hours of total battery life (10 in the buds, 30 in the case) and JBL's signature bass-forward 6mm drivers. Smart Ambient technology with Ambient Aware and TalkThru lets you safely adjust awareness without removing the earbuds, while the lightweight stick-closed design ensures all-day comfort. Best for users prioritizing clear calls (61.4/100) and travel endurance over music fidelity.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 105 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 10min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | JBL Headphones App |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | JBL Tune 235NC | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Tune 235NC | 91.2 | 80.7 | 78.9 | 84.7 | 28.2 | 65.1 | 80.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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