JBL Tune 235NC
JBL
62 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tune 235NC | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=2hrs | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 235NC
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 235NC0.693score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 30.428score per dollar
JBL Tune 235NC offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
