JBL Tune Buds
JBL Tune Buds
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
MUSIC: Fair—6.2/10
CALLS: Poor—4.9/10
GAMING: Poor—5.4/10
TV: Fair—6.1/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Poor—5.8/10
EXERCISE: Good—7.6/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.2/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Fair—6.7/10
BUILD QUALITY: Very Good—8.5/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
The JBL Tune Buds are a pair of stemless, closed enclosure style earbuds best suited for those who are looking for affordability with good overall sound quality, comfort, and build. They are wireless with features like active noise cancelling, sweat and dustproof certifications, appealing for active use such as exercising and traveling. The buds support AAC codec which is great for Apple users, but they don't support a lossless codec, which audiophiles may not prefer. They are also optimized for both Android and Apple devices and include an app equalizer for sound customization. With a weight of 10.8 grams, they're fairly portable and come with a case that offers additional battery life. Call and meeting quality, as well as gaming and TV performance, may not be the best, but they have decent battery life for typical use and a very good portability score. If you're less concerned with very high-quality calls or gaming use and more interested in a solid, durable set of earbuds for general listening and active scenarios, these may work well for you. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Wireless with Good overall sound
- Very good build and control quality
- Good comfort, suitable for air travel
- Optimized for both Android and Apple
- App supports equalizer and customization
Cons
- Mic quality only fair, not great for calls
- Below average for music listening
- Not suited for gaming or TV
- No wireless charging, medium battery life
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:5.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Air Travel:4.5
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Portability:4.4
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Exercise:4.2
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Music:3.3
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
TV & Video:3.1
This score evaluates the earbuds or headphones when used to watch videos, movies and TV. In the case of wireless products, it takes into account latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort.
It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $100 | ||
Brand | JBL | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 6.3/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 10.4 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | No | ||
Charging time | 2 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | ||
Case Battery Life | 30 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | No | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7/10 | ||
Size | Large | ||
Weight of single earbud | 10.8 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
Shopping
JBL Tune Buds
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PC Mag
Tim Gideon | September 2023
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
Comparison charts
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you may be interested in
Compare JBL Tune Buds to similarly priced alternatives
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
71,900
Recommendations made
10,785
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
