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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for earbuds that are good for exercise, sweatproof, and dustproof, offer very good portability, and have app controls customization, the JBL Tune Buds may suit you well, especially if you are on a budget and also prioritize longer battery life. However, keep in mind they have fair music quality and are not recommended for gaming or video. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove, although slightly more expensive, have very good mic quality, are bone conduction headphones that allow you to stay aware of your surroundings which is beneficial for outdoor activities, but they do not isolate noise well, so they're not ideal for noisy environments. They also lack app-based customization and have a shorter battery life. Choose based on whether price, sound isolation, battery life, and specific use cases like exercising or needing ambient awareness are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Buds
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.2
4.8
The JBL Tune Buds is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.0
The JBL Tune Buds is only fair for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
2.5
The JBL Tune Buds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
10.4 Hours
6.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Tune Buds has a price of $50 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
4.9
The JBL Tune Buds and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Tune Buds and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune Buds and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Buds | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10.4 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10.8 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune Buds
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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