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General

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Series

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

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

SM-R177NZKAEUA, SM-R1772Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact 2021 UK Graphite SM-R177NZKAEUA. Shared SM-R177 is established by its original EU manual. Buds2 Pro, Buds3 and FE are separate models.

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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11 August 20213Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

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.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Buds+14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds+ review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.15Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds316Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds3 are the third generation of Galaxy earbuds, following the Galaxy Buds2.

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

$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.

$149.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-z-fold3-5g-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-unpacked-2021-next-mobile-innovationRead 5 October 2026Original US maker pricing gives 149.99 USD for standard Buds2. US family launch price, not a conversion of UK pricing.

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.

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

GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Graphite, White, Olive, Lavender, Onyx2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Four original finishes plus current Onyx on the maker page. Same generation. Reference photo remains Graphite.

Segment

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Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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-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.

In-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Stemless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Either bud5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 describes mono with one connected bud. Page 36 accessibility enables ANC with one earbud despite default both-bud restriction.

RGB lighting

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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.

AJBL 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Two-way woofer and tweeter. Current maker page explicitly says dynamic. Teardown confirms two separate dynamic transducers. Diameter unstated.11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Separate woofer and tweeter dynamic transducers. J1617G module length about 6.2 mm and thickness 5.89 mm are not circular driver diameters, so not stored as size_mm.

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

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

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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.

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

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Impedance

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

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

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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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

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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.

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.

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

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Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Six named presets. Source explicitly excludes custom EQ. Noise modes and fit test are separate.

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.

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Samsung 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker page names Dolby Head Tracking with 360 Audio. One UI 3.1 or later, supported apps and content. Added in 2022, not a launch feature.6Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model-specific R177XXU0AVC8 dated April 4, 2022 adds 360 Audio on One UI 3.1 or higher. Current product page separately proves head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

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Hybrid11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual external feedforward and internal feedback microphone roles explicitly identified. Two ANC microphones per bud means four across the pair. Separate dedicated call mic and bone sensor are not added to ANC count.

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.

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.

411Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength 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 pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Features text: Ambient Aware and TalkThru.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact original manual documents adjustment of ambient sound volume. These are transparency settings, not ANC strength levels.

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.

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Documented low-protrusion physical design reduces wind disruption. This is separate from selectable ANC processing.

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

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.

Measured response has elevated sub-bass relative to the reviewer target. Bass can mask some midrange detail.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact published lab curve and prose. Firmware, codec, target revision and original fixture are unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB. Numeric measured runtime is omitted because this review and FE comparison give 5 hours 3 minutes while the Pro comparison gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC, without resolving the difference.13Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 curve and default-response discussion corroborate relative bass emphasis and midrange masking. Battery paragraph gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC at constant 75 dB SPL, conflicting with standalone review and FE comparison at 5 hours 3 minutes. Numeric measured runtime remains omitted. Sibling Buds Pro attenuation and driver details are excluded.

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

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.

Published ideal, office and windy microphone demos. Review reports keyboard noise pickup and weak wind handling.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, office and windy demos. Exact recording host, firmware and codec are unstated. No subjective votes converted into voice score.

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.

AJBL 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite model row gives six physical microphones. Voice Pickup Unit is a vibration sensor, not an extra microphone. Voice-specific physical count is omitted because exact participation of the inner ANC capsule in calls is not established.

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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Yes11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual ST LIS25BATR dedicated speech-vibration sensor. Teardown explicitly describes bone-vibration voice pickup and call-noise suppression, not merely an unspecified accelerometer.

Mic noise reduction

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AI2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker calls its call noise filtering machine-learning based. Marketing three-mic call-system wording does not establish every capsule participating in call pickup.

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.

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.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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

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Connectivity

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Chip

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BES2500ZP11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 teardown identifies BES2500ZP earbud audio SoC. Case MUA01 and earbud power-management MUB01 are separate. Generic chip LC3 support does not prove shipping earbud LE Audio.

Connections

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

Bluetooth5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.21Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly Scalable, AAC and SBC. Not the later 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec. No LC3, LE Audio or Auracast inferred from Bluetooth 5.2 or chipset capability.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

No7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states earbuds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Auto Switch is same-account routing.

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

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 33 and 35 automatic call switching and seamless connection. Account route is separate from concurrent generic multipoint.

Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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.

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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

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Low latency mode

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode in Labs requires Samsung Android device. No specific milliseconds stated.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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.

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.

Android, iOS, Windows, Other7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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.

AJBL Tune 230NC TWS

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Exact supported-model sections include Buds2. Android and iOS support calls and music. Windows PC pairing and Samsung TV and watch audio routes are documented. Other means compatible Samsung TV or Galaxy watch. PC/TV microphone support is unstated. No gaming console route inferred.

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

AJBL 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable app	Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for original Buds2 app support. No iOS companion app support.
Samsung connection popup	Samsung Android 8.0 or later with SmartThings. This is not proof of Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair.
Auto Switch	Galaxy phones or tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and same Samsung Account. Supported Galaxy Watch4 or later route. App and device support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Current earbud firmware and Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. App and content support varies. Added after launch.
Gaming mode	Galaxy Wearable Labs and compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric latency promise.
Galaxy AI translation	Paired compatible Samsung Galaxy phone processes Live Translate or Interpreter. Maker names S24 family as of February 2024. Account, software, language and network conditions apply.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical capacity is 61 mAh per bud. Exact teardown cell is rated 58 mAh. These are different capacity scopes.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

AJBL 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	7.5
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	13
Call	Yes	14

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Five hours with ANC plus 15 additional hours from the case means 20 total, not 15 total. Preproduction Buds2 on a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default ANC-on settings. Exact host model, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Music 5/20 hours ANC on and 7.5/29 ANC off. Calls 3.5 hours per charge in both ANC states. Case-inclusive call totals are 13 with ANC and 14 without ANC. The call table mode does not encode ANC, so conditions are kept here.

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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5h=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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

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.

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

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.

5min3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

1h3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026One hour after five minutes of charging starts with earbuds below 30 percent. Original footnote explicitly measures playback with ANC off. Usage and recharge count affect duration. Codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated.

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.

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.

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical case-cell capacity is 472 mAh. Teardown also prints 472 mAh on the case battery label. Neither is USB output capacity.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 202611Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case cell EB-BR190ABY label: 472 mAh and 1.81 Wh at 3.85 V. Reviewer calls printed capacity rated while maker calls the same numeric case capacity typical. No conversion or USB output-capacity substitution.

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-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.

USB-C5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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Qi3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

Touch, Voice commands5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Gestures

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.

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R177XXU0AUH2 dated August 24, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs, ambient during calls and one-earbud noise control. Not copied from a Pro or FE guide.

Remappable controls

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.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 24 and 25 touch-and-hold can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Volume remaps both sides together. Page 29 repeats left down and right up.

Voice assistant

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.

Bixby5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch-and-hold or Hi Bixby on compatible Bixby-enabled host. Language and region availability vary.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Review says removal pauses playback but reinsertion does not automatically resume. User must tap. In-ear detection does not guarantee AirPods-like resume.

Sensors

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Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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, 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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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Ear tip fit test

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

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX212Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 earbuds IPX2. No charging-case IP rating inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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

Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current exact eligibility includes Buds2 in Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store. Original Galaxy Wearable Android route and Windows route are distinct. Older Buds Manager for Mac belongs to different models.

App platforms

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.

Android, Windows5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Buds2 is excluded from the iOS Buds app despite iPhone Bluetooth audio and call support.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 firmware history lists releases through July 24, 2025. No future update promise, LC3 or Auracast feature inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current manufacturer instructions explicitly update Buds2 through the Windows PC app. No iOS updater or future support promise.

Finding network

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Samsung Find9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline-finding list explicitly includes Buds2. Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and enabled offline finding required. Buds must have power. No UWB precision-finding capability inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Phone-processed Galaxy AI Live Translate and Interpreter. Current page names S24 family as of February 2024, account and language requirements. Live Translate requires network and Samsung Phone app.

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)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.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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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Width17Height20.9Depth21.1mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. One earbud, not pair.

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

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

41.2g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Width50Height27.8Depth50.2mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. Case mass is empty-case mass, independently confirmed by teardown.

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

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.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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.

Galaxy Buds2 earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Cables included

AJBL 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 9 names supplied USB Type-C cable and separately sold chargers. Exact UK API lists one USB cable. Host-end connector and length are unstated, so CN teardown package details are not borrowed.

Links

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Product page

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

www.samsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5g3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications table read in full. No standalone model-specific maker PDF datasheet found.

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English August 2021 Rev.1.0, 45-page PDF with numbered pages 1 to 44 and copyright page. Charging layout page 7 visually inspected. English section of the separately linked September 2021 Hearable Safety Information was also read. Generic safety text does not prove a model-specific FCC ID or IP rating.

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.

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.

1year10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category specifies 12 months. Statutory consumer rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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