JBL Tune 230NC
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 230NC
The JBL Tune 235NC True Wireless earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, deep bass, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, especially for small ears, and the long battery life. Some minor issues include intermittent Bluetooth disconnections when connected to multiple devices. Overall, they offer great value for money, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Deep bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Long battery life
Cons
- Intermittent Bluetooth disconnections
- Multi-device connectivity issues
- No quick charge feature confirmed
- Not sweatproof
- No transparency mode mentioned
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 230NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 230NC
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 230NC offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
