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JBL Tune 230NC TWS vs Tribit FlyBuds 3
Product A: JBL
70 of 166 known
Change JBL Tune 230NC TWS
Product B: Tribit
45 of 166 known
Change Tribit FlyBuds 3
52 of 157 fields differ
- 17 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 87 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 40hB: 100hTribit is 60 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 10hB: 5hJBL is 5 h higher.
- Quick chargeA: 2hB: 1.5hJBL is 0.5 h higher.
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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.
BTH92, BTH92SC, C01-2101N-24, C01-2101N-062Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-flybuds-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsonRead 23 October 2026Shop SKUs C01-2101N-24 for Black and C01-2101N-06 for White. BTH92 and BTH92SC come from the manual and the EU declarations.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/FlyBuds_3_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cover: Model BTH92.4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/tribit/bth92sc-flybuds-3-true-wireless-earbuds-manualRead 23 October 2026Model BTH92SC. The page quotes the EU declaration of conformity for the radio equipment type True wireless Earbuds BTH92SC from Thousandshores Deutschland GmbH. The text of this manual matches the BTH92 manual.
GTIN / EAN
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
Segment
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
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.
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Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AJBL Tune 230NC TWS
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6 | 1 |
BTribit FlyBuds 3
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
6mm
6mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
Impedance
Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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.
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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.
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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.
BTribit FlyBuds 3
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
8.7h
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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.
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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 devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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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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Platforms
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Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
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. |
BTribit FlyBuds 3
Not availableOfficial licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
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.
BTribit FlyBuds 3
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 100 |
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
10h
5h
Total with case (claimed)
40h
100h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
32h
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Talk time (claimed)
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Full charge time, buds
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90min1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-flybuds-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications: earbuds charging time 1.5 hours with the dedicated charging case. The manual says about 90 minutes.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/FlyBuds_3_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging Guidelines, page 8: charging time of earbuds about 90 minutes.
Charging guidance
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.
The earbuds charge in the case. The case has a USB-C input and a USB-A output that works as a power bank for a phone, rated 5 V 1 A on the Amazon listing. The case button shows the case charge on four LEDs. The maker page says 19 more full recharges from the case.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/FlyBuds_3_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product Parts and Charging Guidelines: USB-C charging interface and USB-A output interface on the case, four case indicator lights.6Retailer pageweb.archive.org/web/20201105173947/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088LW4JKRRead 23 October 2026Brand content: the case is a power bank with 5V/1A output and 2600mAh, and gives about 20 recharges for the earbuds.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
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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.
Double tap: play or pause music, answer or end a call, Triple tap: next track, Press and hold for 2 seconds during an incoming call: reject the call, Press and hold for 2 seconds until the prompt tone: voice assistant, Press and hold both touch areas for 10 seconds, earbuds out of the case: power on or off3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/FlyBuds_3_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Button Functionality, page 6: play or pause double tap, answer or end a call double tap, next track triple tap, reject an incoming call press and hold for 2 s, voice assistant press and hold for 2 s until the prompt tone. The BTH92SC manual adds the manual power on and off by holding both touch areas for 10 s.4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/tribit/bth92sc-flybuds-3-true-wireless-earbuds-manualRead 23 October 2026BTH92SC manual (published May 2023, same text as the BTH92 manual): manual power on or off by pressing and holding the touch areas of both earbuds for 10 s each, with the earbuds out of the case and in standby.
Remappable controls
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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.
Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/FlyBuds_3_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual says voice assistant. The Amazon listing names Siri and Google Assistant.6Retailer pageweb.archive.org/web/20201105173947/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088LW4JKRRead 23 October 2026Brand content: activate Siri or Google Assistant for voice commands.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
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Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
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Bud dimensions
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Case weight
47.3g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com/TUNE230NCTWS-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: charging case weight 47.3 g.
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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.
Earbuds (L and R) and charging case, Ear hooks (2 pairs), USB-C charging cable, Ear tips (5 sets), User manual, Thank-you card3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/FlyBuds_3_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Package Contents, page 1: earbuds (L/R) and charging case, ear hooks (2 pairs), USB-C charging cable, ear tips (5 sets), user manual, thank-you card. The Amazon listing counts 6 pairs of ear tips and 3 pairs of earfins, which includes the pairs fitted to the earbuds.
Cables included
AJBL Tune 230NC TWS
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging cable | 1 |
BTribit FlyBuds 3
| Type | Count |
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| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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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 number
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Warranty
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