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JBL Tune 130NC TWS True Wireless In-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Brand | JBL |
Model Name | JBL Tune 130NC TWS True Wireless In-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- JBL Pure Bass Sound: Smartly designed 10mm drivers enhanced by the Dot form factor deliver JBL's Pure Bass Sound so you'll feel every pulsing beat.
- Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient: Hear more of what you want, less of what you don't. Active Noise Cancelling technology with 2 mics lets you minimize audio distractions. With Ambient Aware, you can tune into your surroundings at any time so that you feel safer when you're out in the world, while TalkThru lets you stop for a quick chat without having to remove your headphones.
- 4 mics for perfect calls: Enjoy hassle-free, hands-free calls in stereo. the Tune 130NC TWS are equipped with 4 microphones, so you'll always be heard with perfect clarity. Never hesitate to take or make a call again.
- Up to 40 hours of battery life: Never miss a beat with 40 (10 plus30) hours of battery life or 8 hours, plus 24 hours in the case when noise cancelling is engaged. Need a boost. Speed Charge for just ten minutes to get 2 hours of playtime.
- Water resistant and sweatproof: Don't be deterred by bad weather. Thanks to IPX4 water resistance and sweatproofing, there isn't a workout or downpour the Tune 130NC TWS can't handle.
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Battery life | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Sound quality | 3.9 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Noise cancellation | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazing Dealzzz | Worgo | HAWTHORNE | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | 🔥 Wireless Earbuds | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | True Wireless | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless | USB Type C | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Charging | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Touch | Touch Control | Media Control |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | — | waterproof | water resistant | water resistant |
material | Silicone | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC) | Plastic | Plastic |
From the manufacturer
JBL Tune 130 True Wireless Headphone
Made for your everyday.
Tackle your day one song at a time with the JBL Tune 130NC TWS. True wireless earbuds give you 40 hours of exceptional JBL Pure Bass Sound so you'll never miss a beat. Active Noise Cancelling helps you tune out distractions, while 4 mics cancel out ambient noises for perfect calls every time.
up to 40 Hours of Battery Life
Never miss a beat with 40 (10+30) hours of battery life or 8 hours, plus 24 hours in the case when noise cancelling is engaged. Need a boost? Speed Charge for just ten minutes to get 2 hours of playtime.
Active Noise Cancelling
The Active Noise Cancelling technology with 2 microphones of these wireless earbuds lets you minimize audio distractions. With Ambient Aware, you can tune into your surroundings at any time so that you feel safer when you're out in the world.
Water Resistant
Sweatproof for Comfort
Thanks to IPX4 water resistance and sweat proofing, there isn't a workout or downpour the Tune 130NC TWS can't handle. The Dot design seals snugly and securely your ear canal, providing deeper bass performance, isolation from ambient noise, and comfort so you can listen all day in bliss.
Additional Features
Pocket friendly
They go where you go. Discrete and lightweight in and out of the case, the JBL Tune 130 TWS easily fit in your pocket.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.06 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.83 ounces |
ASIN | B09JB8KPNW |
Item model number | JBLT130NCTWSBAM |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #543 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #90 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 13, 2021 |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Country of Origin | China |
Charging Time | 2 Hour |
Item Weight | 52 Grams |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Tackle your day one song at a time with the JBL Tune 130NC TWS. True wireless earbuds give you 40 hours of exceptional JBL Pure Bass Sound, while the ergonomic and water-resistant design gives you all-day comfort in any weather. Connect calls simply and seamlessly with 4 mics that cancel out ambient noises offering perfect calls anywhere. And with Active Noise Cancelling and Smart Ambient technology, you choose whether you want to tune out the world or engage with your surroundings. Best of all, the JBL Headphones App lets you personalize your entire listening experience. Stay connected to your world, your way.
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Customers like the battery life of the headphones, mentioning it has an incredible charge hold. They say the earbuds last all day with good bass. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues and fit issues. They mention that the bud sizes are small and the earmuffs don't stay in their ears. Opinions are mixed on value, performance, comfort, quality, and sound quality.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's a good product with long battery life and good sound quality. They say that they are possibly the best ear buds you can buy for your money. However, others say that the headphones are not reliable at all, may rip after a while, and feel very cheap.
"...amazed at how well JBL designed the NC to simultaneously make a good NC system and allowing in sounds that help me hear shoppers, voices, or other..." Read more
"These are possibly the best ear buds you can buy for your money. First, download the JBL Headphone app. From there pairing is effortless...." Read more
"...There's nothing inherently wrong with them but they may rip after a while...." Read more
"these headphones were very heavy on the base, but overall the build is very good, as well as the sound and battery life" Read more
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. For example, they say it has an incredible charge hold, and the battery specs are roughly accurate. That said, some say they can last a full day on a charge.
"...Charging - lasts for days! I was charging my Samsung Galaxy Buds everyday...." Read more
"...Battery -- I think the battery life specs are roughly accurate, I get a full day on them, but haven't really pushed them to the 40 hours though...." Read more
"...Battery life has been great, cant conplain there, and the connectivity is good with my S21 Ultra and they are easy to use...." Read more
"...the base, but overall the build is very good, as well as the sound and battery life" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is great, easy to use and connect, and perfect for music and audiobooks at home or work. However, others say that the noise cancelling goes nuts, and the headphones do not provide any hearing protection.
"...Pros:Sound Quality - it maybe a "fun" sound but it is definitely enjoyable and pleasing this picky listener with everything I have thrown at it..." Read more
"...There are 4 sizes of comfortable rubber ear buds. For maximum sound quality with any ear bud, you do not use the size that fits perfectly in your..." Read more
"...These will definitely not provide any hearing protection for things like shooting, loud shop work, etc... so keep that in mind and use your..." Read more
"...The audio is crusp and that bass punchy! Sadly, the right bud malfunctioned and the volume was not equal between the buds. JBL support was amazing!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they're a good value, with excellent audio for the price. However, others say that they are not worth it, with bad out of the box audio quality, and the noise cancelling feature is useless.
"...JBL always with the impressive prices for the quality you get IMO!..." Read more
"...I only rated 4 stars because in my option, without foam tips, they're kind of trash...." Read more
"...I would still pick these over the Sony's because these have more features for the price and for other reasons I will list below...." Read more
"...Noise Cancelling: Pretty abysmal. They definitely do something, but it's pretty minimal...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work well, sound is good, and voice command has been seamless. However, others say that they would suddenly work and threaten to blow out their ear. They also say that the app doesn't work with just one ear bud, and the left earbud never acted right.
"...From there pairing is effortless. Please note: you can not operate these buds without app...." Read more
"...Good customer service!The medium tips are now working well and I get seals much easier now...." Read more
"...and start losing connection, then quickly go downhill fast and quit working...." Read more
"...They will work for some people but not all. At the home office they work great, they filter out the frequency of noise produced by computer fans...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they fit comfortably in their ears, have a premium feel, and don't make their ears hurt. However, others say that they're not too comfortable in the ear, awkward, and feel loose no matter which tip they use.
"...There are 4 sizes of comfortable rubber ear buds...." Read more
"...They feel loose no matter which tip I use unless I do get a really good seal, and that seal can sometimes come undone...." Read more
"...As far as comfort, I am happy. They don't make my ears hurt and they stay on without issues, even when I work out...." Read more
"...Comfort is average. After long periods of use, they start to feel uncomfortable, which is to be expected from this range of headphone...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the fit of the headphones. They say that the ear pieces fail to stay in their ears no matter which size buds they put in. Customers also mention that the fit is weird and the tips of the bud keep falling out of their ear.
"...Eartips - The smalls were so small they won't stay in. The mediums don't hurt my ears but a little smaller than I wish they were but they work ok...." Read more
"...They don't fit in the ear as well as the Sony ones do but they don't seem to fall out either...." Read more
"...My only gripe I the fit. Even with smaller tips, they still had a habit of falling out. The audio is crusp and that bass punchy!..." Read more
"...They attached tightly to the ear bud and it doesn't seem like it will come of in your ear...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the headphones. They say the Bluetooth pairing always goes off and the headphones disconnect every once in a while. Some customers also mention that the headphones do not disconnect when put in their case. Overall, customers are disappointed with the connectivity of the product.
"Update 11/8/23The connection stops almost everytime I use them, always about 5 minutes from the time I put them on. Like clock work...." Read more
"...My only complaint is the touch sensor instead of a button. It's very sensitive and sometimes my hoodie or any minor readjustment cause it to pause..." Read more
"...Connectivity - so far these things connect effortlessly and quickly.Voice Calls - has worked great so far!..." Read more
"TD;DNR: (1) These are the most difficult Bluetooth headset to sync I've ever had...." Read more
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Update 3: Received a replacement from JBL within 7 days of shipping my broken pair back after going through a chat now and explaining the problem on the JBL website. Not much grief given, honestly, took about 15 minutes. JBL charged me nothing and made the return fairly simple. I had to deliver them to the UPS store which stunk. I was sent a code to my phone for the UPS personnel to scan since I had no printer. UPS taped up the box.
Update 2: On day 16, the Left earbud stopped playing as loud as the right. The left is playing too low. Now, I am having to deal with JBL to return them.
Update: I lost a medium eartip. I contacted JBL and they sent me replacements within 3 days at no charge. Good customer service!
The medium tips are now working well and I get seals much easier now.
I notice some bass noise coming in with heavy burst of wind - denoting the authenticity RTINGS mentions - that there is low end the buds can't hide - particularly heavy wind in the mics.
Loving the sound. I did buy another set! Love these buds.
Also, there is a find-my-buds feature on the app that will have the buds emit a loud pitch in case you misplace or drop the bud.
Ladies and Gentlemen, these buds are a TKO for $50. JBL always with the impressive prices for the quality you get IMO!
When I search for audio products my search is sound-focused and dutiful (to do what I need them for). I use earbuds while I work. I am sad that I am having to replace a set of Samsung Galaxy Pro buds that lasted me over 2 years and were still going strong until I washed and dried them. Now, I am having to replace (the buds survived but the case did not).
Those Samsung NGL were great buds and the JBL is going to have trouble impressing me. I was going to get the Samsung GB 2 Pro but the price and considering I lose and/or break earbuds or the earbuds fail-to-work fairly regularly, I'm not spending $200 on earbuds. I honestly don't understand why earbuds are still so high? Must be a fixed market?
I wasn't impressed at first with the JBL 130. I was missing my Samsung, considerably, and feeling more sick for having wasted them. I thought the JBL were ok but were going to get annoying, probably soon, but I tried to be patient and allow some adjusting playthrough time. I voiced to my friend about the "JBL sound" - I thought the bass was too boosted and the treble sounded spiked / tingy in a certain frequency and lacking the top-end highs, like there was roll-off. I felt, also, that the mid-range was recessed.
It's been three days and now I am jamming! I'm literally shocked: I don't know if my ears changed or the buds broke-in or if it just took some getting used to but I honestly think the sound has morphed. At first, everything had that annoying bass bleed that drives me crazy! I cannot tolerate hummy bass, or standing bass waves. Today, I noticed the bass seems like a low atmospheric concert sound and is tight and there is very little bass bleed that I am noticing - it is very tolerable, if not almost perfect! We got some very strong bass, but guess what, everything else is keeping up now!
The highs now seem more mellowed in the tingy range and extending higher. I am noticing the different types of high hats. The mid-range has a good strong attack and clean - the tonal balance feels slightly warm but well detailed - like a concert. They aren't critical listening and as detailed as my Sennheiser HD600 but all of the details were there. These make rock music feel more alive, punchy and blazing guitars and lifelike vocals. RTINGS did a good job of rating these buds and leading me to them.
JBL makes more concert speakers than any brand in the world and these feel like JBL did this set of earbuds right!
Pros:
Sound Quality - it maybe a "fun" sound but it is definitely enjoyable and pleasing this picky listener with everything I have thrown at it. Probably not the most delicate but great for my heavier rock stuff. Rap, pop and Christian music had enjoyable balance, too.
Charging - lasts for days! I was charging my Samsung Galaxy Buds everyday. If your battery life on your earbuds is crap, these here are excellent!
Noise Cancelling - I think the NC in these buds are stellar but confused me at first. I was reading they have NC with Smart Ambient which basically means they let through some higher frequencies. It was off-putting at first but this still lets me hear enough to be "safe" but blocks enough noise that you can wear these while driving or taking a shower and it drowns out the noise. I was amazed at how well JBL designed the NC to simultaneously make a good NC system and allowing in sounds that help me hear shoppers, voices, or other higher frequency accidents. It's like voodoo to me but I've never used anything NC before to compare it other than my Walker Razers (gun shooting / mowing headphones). I think the NC of the 130 is underrated because it is a hybrid form of Noise Cancelling. But if you want to drown out all higher frequencies these might disappoint.
Connectivity - so far these things connect effortlessly and quickly.
Voice Calls - has worked great so far!
JBL app - worked just fine but I don't need it.
Price - at $50, relative to other buds with similar sound quality, these are probably the best deal there is.
Shipping - Amazon delivered on their promise to get these here in 1-day. Worth mentioning.
Cons
Fit - I have a hard time getting these pointed in my earholes correctly and to get them to seal. They feel loose no matter which tip I use unless I do get a really good seal, and that seal can sometimes come undone. It seems to me like the earbuds themselves do not touch the lobe in any way, which forces the entire seal on the eartips, which doesn't seem like a great design to me. Further I did have some issues.
Eartips - The smalls were so small they won't stay in. The mediums don't hurt my ears but a little smaller than I wish they were but they work ok. The large hurt my ears some after a few hours and they made the buds stick out from my ears even more. They stick out pretty drastically I feel like but not as silly looking as stick models.
They Stick Out - this doesn't bother me much. I got the black and think they look cool in my ears but some people will probably only want buds that hide better. With the large tips they stick out past my ear lobe, but with medium they don't go past my entire outer ear but they are still out there a lot further than my old Samsung.
I am strongly considering buying another pair while they are $50. I feel like this is a sweet price for buds of this caliber.
Once you are in the app and pair, there are customizable equalizers for your listening preference. You can also make your own, which is what I did.
I noticed some comments about the lack of bass, so I wanted to address this for you. There are 4 sizes of comfortable rubber ear buds. For maximum sound quality with any ear bud, you do not use the size that fits perfectly in your ear. If you do, this is where sound degradation occurs. You must use the pair (generally the largest) so it creates a seal or suction within your ear once pushed in. Notice the rubber ear bud retracts if you were to push down on it. This is what prevents sound leakage once you place into your ear.
You won't be disappointed if you follow these simple steps. All the best!!
Noise Cancelling:
They will work for some people but not all. At the home office they work great, they filter out the frequency of noise produced by computer fans. However, I don't believe the noise cancelling is all that adaptive, rather it is just filtering a fixed number of frequencies. For example, the higher frequency noise from my air purifier is still noticeable, but dampened. This seems to be the case with all noise. I would expect their algorithm is doing something like filtering out the average frequencies in the average environment so overall you do indeed get a quieter listening experience. ̶I̶ ̶f̶i̶n̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶"̶A̶m̶b̶i̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶A̶w̶a̶r̶e̶"̶ ̶s̶e̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶q̶u̶i̶e̶t̶e̶s̶t̶.̶ (UPDATE: Meant to say ANC (duh) slightly confusing what mode I was in based off of the quick start manual. Ambient would be if you wanted to hear more than if the ANC was just off.) For the price this is very acceptable. The more adaptable, on the fly noise cancelling algorithms are extremely difficult to implement, and hence you pay a premium for them. Overall, I would compare these to a really good pair of foam tip IEMs in terms of noise cancellation. These will definitely not provide any hearing protection for things like shooting, loud shop work, etc... so keep that in mind and use your head.
Sound Quality:
These are definitely a "consumer grade" listening experience, which for most people won't be a bad thing. For the price I am indifferent. I would say the bass is higher than normal with more muted/muddy treble. This isn't necessarily a bad thing and I would say most people would find them "good". For what they cost, the sound exactly like what I would expect, better than a 20 dollar pair of headphones and not as good as a $150 dollar pair of IEMs, but your mileage may vary. For comparison with a competitor, I have some Sony wf-c500 wireless earbuds (no ANC) and these sound roughly the same, maybe slightly less clear treble and bass. I would still pick these over the Sony's because these have more features for the price and for other reasons I will list below.
Other:
Battery -- I think the battery life specs are roughly accurate, I get a full day on them, but haven't really pushed them to the 40 hours though. Battery life seems great, the case seems to get you maybe 2 charges. The case is nothing special, I wish the hinge had more tension in it like the Sony's so it felt more premium, I can kind of wiggle it a little bit but definitely not a deal breaker. I have yet to run them to the point where they alert you if they are low just once or they keep doing it. If they keep doing it I will update and remove a star because I don't quite understand why you would annoy the user with a message consistently for the last X% of battery (original rating is 4 stars).
Size and Eartips -- these are rather large, but acceptable given the price and feature set. They don't fit in the ear as well as the Sony ones do but they don't seem to fall out either. The Sony design fits into the ear better and "hugs" it so to speak, they seal better as well. I do really wish these came with a set of foam tips, they would actually compete in a different price bracket for that much, mainly because of the noise reduction. They would also help the fit. The included silicon ear tips are like the cheapest on the market, not as supple as more premium earbuds. There's nothing inherently wrong with them but they may rip after a while. I think if JBL addressed the fit (decrease the depth of the "body" in the ear so they seal better since there would be less weight pulling down on the eartip) and eartips they'd have an extremely solid 50 dollar pair of earbuds.
Controls - ̶U̶n̶l̶e̶s̶s̶ ̶I̶'̶m̶ ̶m̶i̶s̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶i̶t̶,̶ ̶I̶ ̶d̶i̶s̶l̶i̶k̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶o̶n̶t̶r̶o̶l̶s̶ ̶d̶o̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶v̶o̶l̶u̶m̶e̶ ̶a̶d̶j̶u̶s̶t̶m̶e̶n̶t̶,̶ ̶m̶a̶s̶s̶i̶v̶e̶ ̶m̶i̶s̶p̶l̶a̶y̶ ̶f̶r̶o̶m̶ ̶J̶B̶L̶,̶ ̶l̶o̶o̶s̶e̶ ̶a̶ ̶s̶t̶a̶r̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶.̶ ̶I̶ ̶d̶o̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶w̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶i̶n̶v̶o̶k̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶ ̶a̶s̶s̶i̶s̶t̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶r̶a̶i̶s̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶v̶o̶l̶u̶m̶e̶.̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶S̶o̶n̶y̶ ̶e̶a̶r̶b̶u̶d̶s̶ ̶d̶o̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶v̶o̶l̶u̶m̶e̶;̶ ̶h̶o̶w̶e̶v̶e̶r̶,̶ ̶ (UPDATE: Volume controls can be added through the app as a functionality; however, you loose the ability to change noise modes. I'm still rating 4 stars because I want both, would put 4.5 but can't. I don't see why both sides need a long press for google assistant or siri, one of these long presses could change the noise mode.) I would still pick the JBL buds because the volume steps are more gradual. I can get these to a comfortable level where with the Sony ones it always either a little too loud or a little too quiet. Other than volume I love that the controls are capacitive. Sony opted for actual push buttons in theirs which makes them unusable when laying on your side or for example working on your car, as you constantly bumping/pushing the buttons inadvertently in both cases -- so big win for the JBLs.
Overall, a quality earbud for the price but improvements could be made, not sure you can find a more feature rich earbud for this price.
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Sound wise is not at the top but exceeded the value I paid.
ANC not best in class but ON or OFF there's insignificant impact on sound quality. Amount of NC sufficient for me. If you want top class NC go for Sony buds MX4 or 5.
I used Samsung Flip 4 with Samsung Music app. It plays loud and slightly tight bass. Good combi.
Update Dec 10....
Recently earbuds slipping out when doing HIIT, however, no problem with regular running.
I swapped origi al silicon earbuds with double flange type, see photo, problem solved. For those experiencing buds fit issue, give it a try.
Reviewed in Singapore on November 25, 2022
Sound wise is not at the top but exceeded the value I paid.
ANC not best in class but ON or OFF there's insignificant impact on sound quality. Amount of NC sufficient for me. If you want top class NC go for Sony buds MX4 or 5.
I used Samsung Flip 4 with Samsung Music app. It plays loud and slightly tight bass. Good combi.
Update Dec 10....
Recently earbuds slipping out when doing HIIT, however, no problem with regular running.
I swapped origi al silicon earbuds with double flange type, see photo, problem solved. For those experiencing buds fit issue, give it a try.
The Bluetooth connection is seemless and I have not experienced any dropouts or connectivity issues.
The battery life is also impressive. I can use them for several hours without needing to recharge them. The charging case is compact and sturdy.
My only complaint would be not being able to connect them with my laptop. Been searching for some solution online but hardly found anything.
Overall, I highly recommend these wireless earbuds to anyone who is looking for a high-quality audio experience. They are comfortable, easy to use, and provide excellent sound quality.