Earbuds JBL Tune 230NC
Storm Score 74 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 50% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the JBL Tune 230NC for its solid ANC, bright sound and comfortable fit at a budget‑friendly price, while noting that the overall audio quality remains decent but not exceptional.”

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Rated 74 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Comfortable and stable in-ear fit
  • Parametric EQ and presets available
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Long continuous battery life
  • Outstanding frequency response consistency
  • Bright punchy sound

Points of Contention

  • ANC fails to block low rumble
  • Bad passive soundstage
  • ANC not best in class
  • Microphone quality just about does the job

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
80
Michael Sawh
TechRadar

“The JBL Tune 230NC are true wireless earbuds that offer a nice, bright sound, a comfortable fit and solid battery life for a pretty reasonable price.”

Acclaimed 4/5
68
Jake Thauvette
RTINGS

The JBL TUNE 230NC TWS are wallet-friendly true wireless earbuds that offer a comfortable fit, long battery life, and customizable sound via a companion app, though their noise cancellation struggles to block low-frequency rumble and they suffer from a poor passive soundstage.

Mixed 7.5/10

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