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Beats Studio Buds vs JBL Tune 230NC TWS

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Tune 230NC TWS

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General

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Series

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Tune1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026JBL Tune range. The page sits under true wireless earbuds.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MJ4X3LL/A, A2512, A2513, A2514, MJ4Y3LL/A, MJ503LL/A, MMT93LL/A, MMT73LL/A, MMT83LL/A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Black/White/Red codes and 2022 Moon Gray/Ocean Blue/Sunset Pink codes explicitly published in maker table. All color codes also mapped in flat variants. Factory A2512/A2513/A2514 identifiers preserved.11Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026

TUNE230NCTWS, JBLT230NCTWSBAM, JBLT230NCTWSUAM, JBLT230NCTWSWAM, JBLTUNE230NCTWSWAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page item number JBLT230NCTWSBAM for Black. The White and Blue codes are in the US retailer data and the multilingual quick start guide gives the model TUNE230NCTWS. The Amazon US listing uses JBLTUNE230NCTWSWAM for White.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09FMS2QYDRead 23 October 2026Live Amazon US listing for the White earbuds: model number JBLTUNE230NCTWSWAM, manufacturer part number the same. It lists 40 hours, a 750 mAh case battery and Bluetooth 5.2.6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Tune_230NC_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__White__JBLT230NCTWSWAMRead 23 October 2026Lists JBLT230NCTWSWAM for White. The Blue code JBLT230NCTWSUAM comes from the Greentoe Blue listing.12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026Review lists JBLT230NCTWSBAM, JBLT230NCTWSUAM and JBLT230NCTWSWAM.

GTIN / EAN

19425238829719Retailer pageatt.com/buy/accessories/Headphones/beats-studio-buds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earphones.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only verified US Black GTIN in the product-level known-identifier collection. Flat Black variant maps it to MJ4X3LL/A. Other colors do not inherit this code. Maker GTIN was not found. AT&T exact original Black product hardware agrees maker original identity.

0500363845686Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Tune_230NC_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__White__JBLT230NCTWSWAMRead 23 October 2026UPC 050036384568 for the White JBLT230NCTWSWAM. The retailer data matches the JBL quick start guide values for weight, batteries and playtime.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 June 20212Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

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Status

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Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL US page says sold out and not currently available on 23 Oct 2026. Amazon US sells it at 94 USD. No source says it is discontinued.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Beats Studio Buds +21Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.992Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original three-page Studio Buds-US Press Release.pdf in maker ZIP. Page 2 Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 149.99 USD at US launch. June 14 orders and June 24 shipping are separate from actual retail. Not the current discounted price or a converted EUR price.

$99.951Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page: 99.95 USD each for the Black earbuds. The archived page of 29 Nov 2021 shows the same price with a New label. Amazon US sold it at 69.99 USD in May 2022 and 94 USD in Oct 2026.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20211129090142/https://www.jbl.com/wireless-earbuds/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Archived JBL US page of 29 Nov 2021, the earliest capture: 99.95 USD each, Black, Blue and White variations and a New label.12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026Review spec table: 99.95 USD original MSRP.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Beats Red, Moon Gray, Ocean Blue, Sunset Pink5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US list page 23 includes six standard finishes. 2022 additional colors are same original hardware generation, not separate catalog products. List pricing dates are not announcement/retail dates.

Black, Blue, White, Sand9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-230nc-tws-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Review: four colour variants Black, Blue, Sand and White. The JBL US page lists Black, Blue and White.

Segment

Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker release positions the model for everyday music. Its 8.2 mm single-driver construction also supports the separate drivers table. Dynamic technology is independently sourced to the exact technical review.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

In-ear9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-230nc-tws-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Review header: type In-ear. Tested with methodology v1.5, Black unit. Review updated 27 Jun 2023, published 21 Dec 2021.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Stem1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page: stick form factor. RTINGS calls it an ear stem design.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-230nc-tws-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Review text: wallet-friendly in-ears with a stem design.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Either bud2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8 Dual Connect + Sync shows stereo mode with both earbuds and mono mode with a single L/R earbud.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ABeats Studio Buds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.2	1

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026One driver per earbud. Dual-element describes the diaphragm, not two separate drivers. Original press PDF explicitly gives circular driver diameter 8.2 mm. Dynamic technology independently stated by Headphonecheck. Acoustic role omitted because not separately named.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2021 review Technical Specifications states Transducer principle: dynamisch. This supports dynamic type in driver row. Diameter and single-driver construction are maker evidence.

BJBL Tune 230NC TWS

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: driver size 6 mm. The features text says 6.0mm drivers. One driver per earbud is the normal layout and the quick start guide gives one driver size. An old Amazon US listing said 10mm drivers and 5 mics, which JBL does not say.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds technical data gives dynamic transducer principle. Maker 8.2 mm diaphragm structure alone is not used to establish technology.

Dynamic1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026The quick start guide tech spec says dynamic driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dynamic frequency response range 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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16Ω1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: 16 ohm.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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105dB1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: driver sensitivity at 1 kHz / 1 mW 105 dB.

Sensitivity reference

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Per 1 mW1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026The label says 1 mW.

Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds reviewer expressly reports no EQ adjustments. Host-phone music-app EQ does not imply onboard storage. The review was updated to account for 2022 volume-control firmware, so launch-only controls are not inherited.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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102Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Do more with the app: EQ screen with ten frequency points from 32 Hz to 16 kHz and presets. Delamar names a 10-band EQ.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Dolby Atmos in Apple Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly automatic playback of Apple Music tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos. Static host/content processing, not dynamic head tracking or an ear/head profile.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no sensors for spatial head tracking. Maker static Apple Music Dolby Atmos is separate.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: Noise Cancelling Yes.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid7Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026Same exact model report explicitly feedforward and feedback microphones in each bud. Consistent with maker FAQ two dedicated ANC microphones per bud and physical hybrid teardown.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly two microphones dedicated to ANC in each bud, four across pair. A separate voice microphone gives three physical capsules per bud. Shared call use is separately supported by the contemporary maker briefing reported by 9to5Mac.

21Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Features text: Active Noise Cancelling technology with 2 microphones. Fonearena says two of the four microphones are used for ANC.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 real-time adaptive gain control responds to outside noise, including wind. Not proof of an automatic ANC/transparency blend or a selectable strength-level count.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: Noise Cancelling Type Adaptive Noise Cancelling.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

115Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026One selectable active cancellation strength. Off and Transparency are excluded from the count. Continuous automatic adaptation is already stored and is separate from selectable levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Features text: Ambient Aware and TalkThru.

Adjustable transparency

No16Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer of original 2021 Studio Buds explicitly identifies adjustable ambient levels as missing. No Studio Buds Plus test is inherited. Noise-control mode selection is not transparency strength adjustment.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Measured response follows the SoundGuys target broadly, with reduced low-mid frequencies.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Original model objective curve. Firmware, fixture, target revision and test codec unstated. Ratings and graph points are not converted to numerical dB.

Against the SoundGuys house curve, which follows the Harman target, bass is boosted slightly more than the target and mids are somewhat underemphasised. The treble result is not given in text.12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys frequency response test on a test head. The response chart did not load, so only the written summary is used and no numeric bass or treble amounts are stored.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone recordings.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

Voices are intelligible in ideal conditions with sibilance from emphasised treble. Office noise is filtered less well but the voice still comes through. Street noise is handled well, with the start of an outside noise audible before it is filtered.12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demonstrations. It scores the microphone 6.5 out of 10.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABeats Studio Buds

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.4

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact original model, tested one week. Continuous audio at 75 dB SPL, ANC on, right bud stops 4 h 24 min, left 4 h 41 min. First-stop endpoint stores 4 h 24 min. Exact battery-test host/codec/firmware/app unstated. No case total or AAC codec assumed from a separate connectivity paragraph.

BJBL Tune 230NC TWS

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	8.42
Yes	7.5
Not available	8.7

Source9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-230nc-tws-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public verdict: 8.7-hour continuous playback, with an additional three charges in the case. ANC state, codec and volume are not stated in the public text. Numeric result tables are members only and were not read.10Reviewdigit.in/reviews/audio-video/jbl-tune-230nc-review-308847.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review of 1 Aug 2023: about 7.5 hours with ANC on at 50 percent volume and about one hour more with ANC off. Codec and firmware are not stated.12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys lab test: 8 hours 25 minutes with ANC on, continuous music at a 75 dB SPL maximum output measured at the eardrum of a test head. Codec and firmware are not stated.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

4.4h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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41Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: Number of Microphones 4. The features text says 4 mics for calls.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 20267Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026

41Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs list 4 microphones in total. Fonearena says 2 per earbud for calls with two of them used for ANC, so shared microphones count once.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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Yes2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Controls page: hold for 2 s toggles a crossed microphone icon next to the call icons.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Features text: VoiceAware controls how much of the microphone input is routed back into the earbuds.

Connectivity

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Chip

MediaTek MT2821A10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds versus Fit Pro physical teardown comparison. Studio Buds PCB explicitly MT2821A custom Beats Bluetooth SoC, with separate Cirrus CS47L66 ANC DSP. H1 belongs to Fit Pro and is excluded.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs list Bluetooth version, profiles and frequency only. No other connection is listed.

Bluetooth

5.28Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: Bluetooth version 5.2.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

SBC, AAC12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026Review: SBC and AAC only, no aptX or other codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7. Versions are not stored.

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly cannot connect two iPhones simultaneously. No generic audio multipoint inferred from one-touch pairing.

No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/tune-230nc-tws-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The Live Pro 2 comparison names multi-device pairing for up to two devices as an advantage over the Tune 230NC. JBL does not state multipoint for the Tune 230NC.12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026Review: multipoint is not supported.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Review updated July 2024 explicitly no automatic audio switching, despite January 2022 firmware adding iCloud account pairing. Pairing sync is not automatic audio routing.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

No9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact model review explicitly no Apple/Beats tandem audio sharing. Its old iCloud-pairing omission is superseded by January 2022 firmware and is not stored as current capability.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current maker supported-headphones list includes Studio Buds+ and older Beats families, but excludes original Studio Buds. This corroborates exact original-model review. No sharing support inherited from Plus or account-pairing firmware.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m8Retailer pageflipkart.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-active-noise-cancellation-40hr-playtime-app-speed-charge-bluetooth/p/itm7119ce12c94ceRead 23 October 2026Flipkart India specifications: Bluetooth range 10 m. The page lists 750 mAh and the same Bluetooth profiles. JBL does not state a range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

None of 3 known

Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABeats Studio Buds

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual exact iPhone/iPad, Android and Mac pairing and call instructions. Siri/advanced app functions vary by host. No generic gaming-console or USB audio route inferred.

BJBL Tune 230NC TWS

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABeats Studio Buds

Feature	Needs
Apple one-touch pairing	iOS 14.6 or later
Google Fast Pair	Location enabled
Full Android feature access	Android 6.0 or newer, Google Play Service enabled and Google Account
Hands-free Siri	Internet access required. Availability and features vary by language and area.

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds launch requirements. Original earbud model is used, not current support links that redirect to Studio Buds Plus. Apple Music Dolby Atmos requirement remains qualified in existing virtual_surround source note.

BJBL Tune 230NC TWS

Feature	Needs
Active noise cancelling, Ambient Aware and TalkThru on the earbuds	Advanced controls are enabled by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app.
Voice assistant on the earbuds	Enable the voice assistant in the JBL Headphones app and assign it to the left or right earbud. The app marks Google Assistant as only available on Android.

Source2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Controls page footnotes: enable advanced controls by connecting to the JBL Headphones app, and enable the voice assistant in the app and assign it to the preferred earbud.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds A2512/A2513 teardown explicitly identifies MIC-POWER M1254S2 per-earbud cell, rated voltage 3.7 V and energy 0.222 Wh. Matching exact manufacturer/type/voltage/energy in a published component test summary establishes rated 60 mAh. Not derived by dividing Wh by voltage. Main approved the component identity match. Not Studio Buds Plus or Fit Pro battery inheritance.20Regulatory filingassets.jvc.com/Headphones/2026_Product_Line/SDS/HAA18T/TestSummary_HA-A18T_Earphones_2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact MIC-POWER M1254S2 component. Normal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 60 mAh and energy 0.222 Wh. Manufacturer/lab UN38.3 summary issued January 3, 2023. Current published JVC directory links this PDF. The old 2025 path returns 404. Original Beats cell identity is independently stated by 52Audio. Main approved this exact component rating chain. No JVC whole-product facts or Wh/V calculation used.

70mAh2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tech spec: earbud battery type lithium-ion polymer 70 mAh at 3.85 V. Greentoe lists the same.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABeats Studio Buds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	24
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	15
Transparency	No	5
Transparency	Yes	15

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Initial earbud charge plus two case recharges. Maker original release groups ANC or Transparency on at 5/15 h, off 8/24 h. Alternative modes, not simultaneous activation. Current FAQ repeats the ANC conditions. Full test source is original maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 to 3 original maker April 2021 preproduction iPhone 11 Pro Max test at 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. First earbud-stop endpoint. Case-inclusive test repeats recharge/playback to depletion. Exact firmware and ANC-on codec unstated.

BJBL Tune 230NC TWS

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40
ANC on	No	8
ANC on	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: maximum music play time 10 h with ANC off and 8 h with ANC on, maximum play time 40 h. Greentoe and Fonearena list 30 h extra from the case with ANC off and 24 h extra with ANC on, so the ANC on total with the case is 8 + 24 = 32 h. JBL states no codec, volume or ANC state for the 40 h total, and the retailer data matches ANC off.7Press articlefonearena.com/blog/363047/jbl-tune-230nc-jbl-130nc-price-india-features.htmlRead 23 October 2026India launch article of 3 May 2022: 10 hours with ANC off and 8 hours with ANC on. With the case 40 hours total, 30 hours with ANC off and 24 hours with ANC on from the case. JBL's own pages state only the 40 hours.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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JBL lists a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether it is the earbuds, the case or both. The power supply is 5 V 1 A.2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tech spec: power supply 5 V 1 A and charging time 2 hrs from empty. The charging page shows a USB-C cable to the case and a 2 hr charge symbol without naming earbuds or case.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

10min2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging page: 10 min of charging equals up to 2 hr of music.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original footnote 8: drained earbuds charged 5 min, then play until first bud stops, ANC/Transparency off. Same April 2021 iPhone 11 Pro Max, 50% volume test. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive recharge runtime.

2h2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Up to 2 hours of music from 10 minutes of charging. ANC state and whether it is earbuds only are not stated, but the diagram shows the earbuds in the case. Delamar says the feature list also names 5 minutes for 1 hour.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

400mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original A2514 case cell AEC701346 label: rated 400 mAh, 1.52 Wh, 3.8 V. Cell capacity, not USB output capacity. Earbud M1254S2 energy 0.222 Wh is not converted to mAh. Fit Pro case 600 mAh is separate.

750mAh2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tech spec: charging case battery lithium-ion polymer 750 mAh at 3.7 V.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging page: USB-C cable plugged into the case.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact case charging section explicitly no wireless charging. Studio Buds+ case also lacks it, but not used as this model evidence.

No6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Tune_230NC_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__White__JBLT230NCTWSWAMRead 23 October 2026Retailer data: no wireless charging. The case has a USB Type-C input.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button, Voice commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Touch2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Controls page 9: tap and hold gestures on both earbuds. JBL's spec table lists Touch Control Yes.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous exact original-model firmware report explicitly adds volume via side buttons, with left/right hold assignment after 10M359/1B56 update. It replaces the selected noise/assistant hold action. Preserved 2021 manual had voice volume only. Current firmware and compatible host settings required.

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Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual single/double/triple presses and hold. Current maker support separately establishes later hold-volume remapping. No newer Plus mute-button feature inferred.

Left earbud single tap: switch between ANC, Ambient Aware and off, Left earbud double tap: TalkThru, Right earbud single tap: play or pause, Right earbud double tap: next track, Right earbud triple tap: previous track, Either earbud double tap: answer or end a call, Either earbud hold for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute the microphone, Either earbud hold for 2 seconds: voice assistant2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Controls page 9. Left earbud: tap x1 cycles ANC, Ambient Aware and off, tap x2 TalkThru, tap x2 call answer or end, hold for 2 s mutes or unmutes the microphone, and hold for 2 s calls the voice assistant. Right earbud: tap x1 play or pause, tap x2 next track, tap x3 previous track, and the same call, microphone and voice assistant gestures. ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru need the app.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker hold action can be remapped to noise control or voice assistant. Later firmware volume remapping is separately sourced. Merely disabling a control is not remapping.13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Do more with the app, page 11: the Gestures screen assigns functions to the left and right earbud.

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Siri2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Controls page: Ok Google and Alexa built-in under voice assistants, and Bixby, Siri or others. App page: set up Google Assistant (Android only) or Amazon Alexa.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly music continues after one or both buds are removed. No in-ear detection claimed from button controls.

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Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

S, M, L2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026In the box page shows eartips marked S / M / L.

Ear tip materials

Silicone2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Silicone12Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-230nc-tws-review-64754Read 23 October 2026Review: three silicone ear tip sizes.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

None17Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-apple-airpods-3rd-generation-60919Read 7 October 2026Source explicitly distinguishes original Studio Buds from Fit Pro with wing tip. Inspected complete original maker render also shows stock compact buds without fins, hooks, clips or stabilization bands. Separately sold third-party silicone wings are not included fittings.18Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/images/product-hero/set-up-and-use-beats-studio-buds.jpg.large.2x.jpgRead 7 October 2026Complete original black Studio Buds maker render inspected. Stock earbud contours have no stabilization wings, hooks or bands. Paired with explicit SoundGuys distinction from Fit Pro.

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Ear tip fit test

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page text: the JBL Headphones app lets you check your best fit.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Maker explicitly case not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IPX41Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: IP Code IPX4.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

JBL Headphones1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page text: free JBL Headphones app for EQ, ANC and ambient controls and touch customization.

App platforms

Android1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.

User firmware updates

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

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Finding network

Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker support and original launch release specify last connected location or a nearby sound. No offline crowdsourced Apple/Google network or case UWB inferred.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.1g(0.2 oz)2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly gives 5.1 g per earbud. Saved Apple shop specification lists 5 g without decimal precision. More precise original maker claim retained. Tip/sample conditions unstated. Pair measured 10.3 g is not divided into measured per-bud mass.

5.1g(0.2 oz)2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tech spec: earbud 5.1 g per piece (10.2 g combined). The JBL web page shows 10.2 g for the earpiece, which is the pair. Greentoe lists 5.1 g per earbud.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

48g(1.7 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly gives 48 g case, 5 g each bud, 58 g total. Case component is excluding earbuds. Original maker launch 5.1 g bud claim is retained at greater precision. No pair-inclusive mass used.

47.3g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: charging case weight 47.3 g.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA2512, BCGA251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original-generation safety leaflet ZM034-04312-D, copyright 2022. 20-page PDF, English pages 1 to 5. PDF page 3 prints both earbud FCC IDs without hyphens. Case A2514 has EMC label but no listed FCC ID.

APIJBLT230NT11Regulatory filingfccid.io/APIJBLT230NTRead 23 October 2026FCC ID APIJBLT230NT, Bluetooth headset, Harman International Industries, filed 17 Aug 2021. A text search of the filing documents for TUNE230NCTWS returns this ID. The record was read in Chrome.

Other certifications

ISED Canada 579C-A2512, ISED Canada 579C-A251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Explicit Canadian radio identifiers for original left/right earbuds A2512/A2513. Case A2514 is not assigned a radio identifier. Existing FCC IDs remain separate. This does not add Canadian retail SKU facts.

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In the box

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In the box

Beats Studio Buds earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker, Warranty card3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 lists cable, supplied S/M/L tips with medium preinstalled, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker and warranty card. Matching case also explicitly described. Adapter not in published list.

JBL Tune 230NC TWS earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of eartips, Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet, Warranty / Warning1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Box contents tab: earbuds, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of eartips, charging case, Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet, Warranty / Warning.

Cables included

ABeats Studio Buds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.22	1

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 names one USB-C to USB-C cable. Maker length is unstated. The exact original model review separately describes and tabulates its included 22 cm cable. Review market is unstated.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes included 22-centimetre USB-C to USB-C cable and publishes 22 cm in technical table. Converted to 0.22 m. Existing type/count preserved. This is the included original cable, not an optional replacement.

BJBL Tune 230NC TWS

Type	Count
USB Type-C charging cable	1

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026One USB Type-C charging cable. Length not stated.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact original 2021 Studio Buds support remains live. The original product URL and linked setup article now redirect to Studio Buds+, whose hardware and later software features are not borrowed.

www.jbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026JBL US product page, read in Chrome. Item number JBLT230NCTWSBAM for Black.

Spec sheet

media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Saved Apple technical specification for original Studio Buds. Title/photo Black, printed Apple US URL Red, same generation. Original product page now redirects to Plus. All 4 pages read. Maker publishes L/W/H axes, so dimensions are omitted instead of relabeled.

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Manual

device.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdf4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple Support HT212254 French maker manual, published July 21, 2021 and printed August 18, 2021. Four-page original preserved by Coolblue/device.report, independently reopened in peer review. Original English mirror is currently inaccessible. Current HT212254 redirects to the newer Plus guide, which is excluded. No hardware or US box values are transferred from a regional manual.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdf2Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8eb6354f/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20230NC%20TWS_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Multilingual quick start guide, 36 pages, read in Chrome.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official Apple accessory limited warranty explicitly includes Beats-branded hardware, one year from original retail purchase. Optional retailer coverage and consumer statutory rights are separate.

1year6Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Tune_230NC_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__White__JBLT230NCTWSWAMRead 23 October 2026Limited 1-year manufacturer warranty in the US. Amazon US also says 1 year manufacturer.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.