JBL Tune Buds True wireless noise-canceling earbuds (Blue)

Name: JBL Tune Buds
Brand: JBL
SKU: 109TBUDSBL
Price: 109.95 USD
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Rating: 3.0 (6 reviews)

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Value-packed noise-canceling earbuds with Bluetooth 5.3 and robust battery life

Wire-free noise-canceling earbuds with charging case

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Charging case banks enough power to recharge earbuds three times

Oval tips for more secure fit that avoids pressure points

Includes three sizes of oval ear tips

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JBL Tune Buds Plays music wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.3

JBL Tune Buds Charging case banks enough power to recharge earbuds three times

JBL Tune Buds Oval tips for more secure fit that avoids pressure points

JBL Tune Buds Includes three sizes of oval ear tips

Value-packed noise-canceling earbuds with Bluetooth 5.3 and robust battery life

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Wire-free and packed with value

The JBL Tune Buds offer a complete-package earbud experience at a reasonable price. Music plays wirelessly from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth 5.3, the latest and greatest version of the popular wireless technology. That means a stronger, more stable connection for playing music and podcasts — or making calls — with your phone.

To be clear — the level of noise-canceling here isn't as strong as the more adaptive circuitry found in JBL's premium offerings. But this company has a knack for delivering an above-average experience, from their entry-level models on up.

Stay safe when you're out and about

When you need to be aware of your surroundings, you can turn off the active noise cancellation and activate JBL's "Smart Ambient" feature. This uses the built-in mic to increase the volume of ambient sounds, so you can hear what's going on around you. You can further adjust the level of noise cancellation versus external sounds with the free, downloadable JBL Headphone app. It's available for Apple® and Android™.

Long-lasting battery

You get about ten hours of listening and noise cancellation on a single charge. That's on the higher end of battery life for true wireless earbuds.The case banks enough power to recharge the earbuds three times.

Some convenient, on-the-go controls

JBL added some nice touches to make these earbuds extra-useful. You have touch controls out of the box. And after a one-time setup through the app, you can tap either earbud to access voice control through your smartphone.

Or, if you have a device running Android 6.0 or above, simply say "Hey Google" and the Google Assistant will recognize your command. Then you can follow it up with a request through the powerful, voice-detecting microphone array inside each earbud.

Product highlights:

100% wire-free headphones
Bluetooth 5.3 provides a strong connection to your phone for music and calls
- will support lossless LE Audio streaming with a future firmware update
active noise cancellation uses internal circuitry and microphones on each earbud to reduces external noise
- "Smart Ambient" mode lets you hear external sounds without removing earbuds
10mm dynamic drivers tuned for strong bass
IP54 dust and water-resistant design

App and on-board controls:

use both earbuds in stereo or a single earbud in mono mode
- mic for taking calls built into each earbud
free JBL Headphones app for Apple® or Android™ for customization and control
- choose from sound presets or customize the EQ
touch controls for Bluetooth pairing, music playback, and calls on both earbuds
tap either earbud to access Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa
- requires one-time setup through the JBL Headphones app

Charging case, battery information, and accessories:

built-in rechargeable batteries offer up to 10 hours of listening with noise cancellation (12 without)
carrying case banks up to 36 hours of power to wirelessly recharge headphones
- 15-minute quick charge gives you up to four hours of listening
USB-A to USB-C cable included for charging case

General info and specs:

three pairs of silicone oval ear tips for a comfortable, secure fit
frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
weight: 0.4 oz. (both earbuds)
warranty: 1 year
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What's in the box:

JBL Tune Buds owner's manual

Left and right true wireless earbuds (blue)
Charging case (blue)
10" USB charging cable (USB-A on one end and USB-C on other end)
Quick Start Guide
Safety Instruction and Warranty Card

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style	True Wireless
Earcup Type	Closed
Earcup Width x Height	0.944" x 0.658"
Noise-canceling	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Single-earbud Operation	Yes
Mic For Taking Calls	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours
Total Battery With Charging Case	48 hours
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa	Yes
Google Assistant	Yes
Siri	Yes
Connectors
3.5mm	No
1/4"	No
Lightning	No
4.4mm balanced	No
XLR4 balanced	No
2.5mm	No
Other	None
Specs
Frequency Response	20-20k Hz
Sensitivity	101 dB
Impedance	32 Ohms
Weight	0.4 ounces
Cord Length	N/A
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year

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Features

Overview: The JBL Tune Buds are true wireless in-ear headphones with no connecting cables. Each ear bud has a built-in rechargeable battery, plus controls for power, music playback, phone calls, and activating your favorite voice assistant. The ear buds feature Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient. Tune Buds ear buds come with 3 pairs of ear tips, a charging cable, and a hard, flip-top charging case.

Drivers: The JBL Tune Buds ear buds are equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers that deliver the JBL Pure Bass Sound with a wide frequency range of 20Hz-20kHz.

Water-Resistant: The Tune Buds headphones are IP54-rated for water and sweat resistance. You can wear them while you work out or in bad weather without worry. They are also dust resistant.

Bluetooth: The ear buds connect to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth version 5.3. The ear buds support A2DP (v1.3.2), AVRCP (v1.6.2), and HFP (v1.8). When you remove the ear buds from the charging case, they automatically enter pairing mode. Dual Connect + Sync connects your device to both ear buds at the same time. Google's Fast Pair immediately pairs the Tune Buds to your Android device (requires 6.0 and up). Replacing them in the charging case powers them off.

Stereo/Mono Modes: The Tune Buds lets you pair both the left and right ear buds to your device for stereo mode. You can also choose to pair either the left or right ear bud to operate in mono mode.

4 Microphones: Each ear bud has four built-in microphones. Beamforming microphones are located on each ear bud for excellent voice clarity for phone calls and to communicate with your Voice Assistant. Additional microphones are located near the ear bud nozzle and on the outer portion of the ear bud to pick up sounds in the ear canal and environmental sounds all around you for the ANC and Smart Ambient features.

Voice Assistants: The Tune Buds is compatible with a wide variety of digital Voice Assistants. You can activate your smartphone's built-in voice assistant like Google Assistant, Siri, and Bixby to get the weather forecast, set timers, play music, or a host of other activities. Activation of your Voice Assistant can be done by pressing a button on your ear buds, through the JBL Headphones app, or by using your voice.

VoiceAware: In the JBL Headphones App, you can adjust the amount of your own voice you can hear through the headphones. The VoiceAware feature can be turned on or off, and the level set to low, mid, or high.

Active Noise Cancelling/Ambient Aware/TalkThru: The Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Ambient Aware features let you choose whether you want to shut out your environment or connect to it. ANC lets you focus on your music or just enjoy the silence by eliminating noise from your surroundings. Microphones pick up ambient noise and ANC applies an equal-but-opposite audio signal to cancel that noise. If you want to be more aware of your surroundings, you can enable Ambient Aware, which take the sounds of your surroundings and send them into the earphones. You'll be able to listen to public announcements, or just hear what's going on around you, without removing your ear buds. The TalkThru feature simply lowers the level of the music in your earphones to let you talk to your friends without removing the ear buds.

Controls: The JBL Tune Buds features basic phone, music playback, and Voice Assistant controls on each ear bud. You can also activate ANC, Ambient Aware, and TalkThru. Advanced controls are available through the JBL Headphones app, including assigning custom controls to each ear bud. The ear buds also have sensors that can detect when you place the ear buds in your ears and when you remove them. When playing music, the music will pause when you remove one or both ear buds, and will resume playback when you replace the ear buds in your ear.

JBL Headphones App: The JBL Headphones App, available for iPhone / iPod touch (with iOS 11.0 or later) and Android (7.0 and up), lets you customize your Tune Buds listening experience. Through the app, you can set up your Voice Assistant with OK Google, and assign actions to the desired buttons on the earbuds. You can activate and adjust the Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Aware, and TalkThru features. The app's Custom EQ provides three preset EQ curves (Jazz, Vocal, Bass) or you can adjust the 10-band EQ to personalize your sound the way you like it. If you misplace your ear buds, the "Find My Buds" will help you find them by sending a "ring" notification.

Rechargeable Batteries: Each of the JBL Tune Buds ear buds contains a 3.85-volt 70mAh Lithium-Ion polymer rechargeable battery. The charging case contains its own 3.7-volt 750mAh Lithium-Ion polymer rechargeable battery. The ear buds provide up to 12 hours of continuous music playback (ANC off), or 10 hours with ANC on. Talk time is approximately 6 to 6.5 hours. The charging case adds another 36 hours (3 full charges), for up to 48 hours of total combined playback time. The ear buds charge in the case in approximately two hours in the provided case with the supplied USB-C cable. A 15-minute quick charge gives you approximately 4 hours of playback time.

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Drivers: 10mm dynamic
Impedance: 32Ω
Sensitivity: 101dB SPL (@1kHz)
Maximum SPL: 93dB SPL
Dimensions:
- Ear Buds: Width 0.944", Height 0.658", Depth 0.961"
- Case: Width 2.535", Height 1.959", Depth 1.185"
Weight:
- Ear Buds: 0.4 ounces (both)
- Case: 1.5 ounces (w/o ear buds)

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2 questions already asked

can we get just the rubber ear pieces?

robbi May 01, 2024

1 answer

Hey, thanks for the question. There does not appear to be direct replacements that can be easily sourced on the market. You may be able to contact JBL directly and source the tips from them. Otherwise, one of the benefits of earpieces are you can find many alternatives on the third-party market as well.

red May 02, 2024 (Staff)

What is the best software to play music and audiobooks via Windows 11?

walkingbear Nov 30, 2023

1 answer

Greetings Daniel. Thanks for your question. By software, you mean application. Better sound comes from less compression on the audio file to be sent to any headphones. Higher bit rate, and higher sampling rates will sound better than a highly compressed file.

thomas Nov 30, 2023 (Staff)

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