Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tune 230NC | Soundpeats Mini Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX5 |
weight | 11.3g | 9.94g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | ✗ | |
sound pressure level | 105db/mw | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 14hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 45mah | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | ✗ | 60ms | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune 230NC's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the JBL Tune 230NC, Soundpeats Mini Pro have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Tune 230NC has a lower liquid rating than Soundpeats Mini Pro
JBL Tune 230NC have a weight of 11.3g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro, at 9.94g
weigh less than the JBL Tune 230NC with a difference -1.36g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune 230NC are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Soundpeats Mini Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Tune 230NC have sweat resistance
Soundpeats Mini Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Tune 230NC have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Soundpeats Mini Pro also have an earbud foam, meaning that by design they rest on the outer concha ridge of your ear, located in the center of your outer ear.
JBL Tune 230NC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Soundpeats Mini Pro and JBL Tune 230NC have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tune 230NC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Soundpeats Mini Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Tune 230NC stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Soundpeats Mini Pro, and JBL Tune 230NC have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Tune 230NC driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
Soundpeats Mini Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Tune 230NC by 4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Tune 230NC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Tune 230NC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 230NC's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Tune 230NC's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery life is
less than that of JBL Tune 230NC by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Tune 230NC's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Soundpeats Mini Pro's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune 230NC by 16 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 230NC's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Soundpeats Mini Pro takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune 230NC by 0.5 hours
Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery capacity is 45mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The JBL Tune 230NC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Soundpeats Mini Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Tune 230NC use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Soundpeats Mini Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
JBL Tune 230NC have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Soundpeats Mini Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 230NC
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Tune 230NC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Soundpeats Mini Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 230NC
JBL Tune 230NC support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 230NC will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Soundpeats Mini Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Mini Pro have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
JBL Tune 230NC have 4 microphones.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune 230NC by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JBL Tune 230NC use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JBL Tune 230NC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Soundpeats Mini Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune 230NC support the find earbuds feature.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
JBL Tune 230NC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Soundpeats Mini Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
JBL Tune 230NC have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Tune 230NC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Soundpeats Mini Pro also have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune 230NC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Soundpeats Mini Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Tune 230NC come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Soundpeats Mini Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.