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Brand | JBL |
Color | Black |
Ear Placement | In Ear |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Impedance | 32 Ohm |
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 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Noise cancellation | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | USB | Wireless | Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | In Ear | True Wireless | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless | — | USB Type C |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | passive noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Voice Control | Voice Control | Touch Control |
water resistance | water resistant | — | water resistant | not water resistant | — | water resistant |
material | Silicone | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Silicone | Plastic |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Special Feature | Swaetproof, Noise Cancellation, Lightweight, Microphone Included |
Included Components | Headphones, Wireless Earbuds, Wireless Charging Case, Eartip |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Silicone |
Specific Uses For Product | Sports and Exercise |
Charging Time | 2 Hour |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops |
Theme | Video Game |
Control Type | Media Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 52 Grams |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Package Type | Box |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | headphones only |
Control Method | Touch |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 10 Hour |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 8 Hours |
Carrying Case Weight | 1.4 Ounces |
Audio Driver Size | 10 Millimeters |
Earpiece Shape | Rounded |
Is Autographed | No |
Is Electric | No |
UPC | 050036383967 |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Product Dimensions | 1.06 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches |
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 | #4,486 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #554 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 13, 2021 |
Country of Origin | China |
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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. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues and fit issues. They say the earbuds don't stay in place and they fall out during normal activities. Opinions are mixed on value, performance, comfort, quality, and sound quality.
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Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They say it has an incredible charge hold, and the battery specs are roughly accurate. Some customers even say the charging lasts for days.
"...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
"These have so much bass it'll rattle your eyeballs. Battery life is solid just as described up to 8 hours. Fantastic quality for the price they are!" Read more
"...I believe the sound quality was clear and the longevity of the charge was spectacular...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good, loud, and has great noise cancellation. They also appreciate the talk-through feature that is incredibly handy for staying aware of their surroundings while walking. However, others say that the size and compact case make the sound not that great and that the volume to the max could barely hear anything.
"...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
"...They fit well in my ears and can make calls while at work and hands free is the way to be" 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
"These have so much bass it'll rattle your eyeballs. Battery life is solid just as described up to 8 hours. Fantastic quality for the price they are!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they're a good value, with more features for the price. They appreciate the great sound quality and noise canceling. However, some say that the audio quality is ok but not above average, and the headphones are a waste of money.
"...I have now went through 3 sets of these and I have the same quality issues...." 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
"...I only rated 4 stars because in my option, without foam tips, they're kind of trash...." Read more
"...Battery life is solid just as described up to 8 hours. Fantastic quality for the price they are!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the earbuds. Some mention that they are decent quality with a good sound, and the in ear tips are thicker and better made than others. They also say that the Bluetooth 5.2 for quality is superb, and that they're possibly the best ear buds you can buy for your money. Others however, say that they feel very very low, the build quality feels very cheap, and durability lacks. They 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
"I've always liked JBL products, these headphones are great...." Read more
"...There's nothing inherently wrong with them but they may rip after a while...." Read more
"...These are an excellent pair of in ear headphones, at any price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work really well, while others say that they suddenly work and threaten to blow out their ear.
"...a set I've had for a year but this is 3 sets in one year that's not worked properly and it is super frustrating. So no hard feelings to the company...." Read more
"Very satisfied with my purchase of these j. BL headphones, they work great last long and get the job done and to top it off...." Read more
"...The worst part is now that it often does not register that I have put them back in the case and turn them off and I have to take them out and put..." 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 it's comfortable, with a premium feel. They don't make their ears hurt and stay on without issues, even when they work out. However, other customers say that they're awkward in the ear and bulky, which makes their ears start to hurt.
"...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
"...However, I do put them pretty deep into my ear and it's a bit uncomfortable so I have to nudge them out just a little...." Read more
"Just what he wanted, fits perfectly and is comfortable" Read more
"It works great and everything but it’s pretty uncomfortable and make my ears hurt after a little bit of time" Read more
Customers have issues with the fit of the headphones. They mention that the tips don't stay in their ears during normal activities, much less during exercise. Some customers also report that the earbuds don't snap in place.
"...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
"...They fit well in my ears and can make calls while at work and hands free is the way to be" Read more
"...They fall out constantly despite changing the tips. I have had cheaper buds that did not fall out like these...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the headphones. They mention that they disconnect at random or connect automatically when plugged in. Some say that the Bluetooth pairing always goes off and that the earbuds do disconnect.
"...After a few months they began to randomly disconnect and reconnect...." Read more
"...I think I ended up with a faulty ear bud because it just decided to not register or work...." Read more
"...It is not friendly with multiple Apple devices. Honestly, wish I purchased the Beats earbuds that paired easily with all my Apple devices" Read more
"...Connectivity - so far these things connect effortlessly and quickly.Voice Calls - has worked great so far!..." Read more
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I have a lot of JBL gear and I thoroughly love the brand. Sadly, this item, in particular, has been problematic. JBL return process has been amazing. They are taking back a set I've had for a year but this is 3 sets in one year that's not worked properly and it is super frustrating. So no hard feelings to the company. I love JBL, I am a huge fan of their stuff but these I can no longer recommend ONLY because the build quality is not made to last and work properly and the fit is temperamental in my ears. I have a set of AKG that fit much better and are more comfortable. I prefer the sound of the JBL but having to send them back for the 3rd time I am asking them to just give me a JBL credit.
I am sorry to anyone who bought these based on my recommendation and had issues that I have.
Update 4 (10/6/2023) I am loving these. In ways I like them better than my all-time faves the Sennheiser HD600 open back headphones. Totally different though: these are musical with rock and pop that I listen to, the HD600 are analytical and detailed. But I love these buds! Bass is really strong but not obnoxious. I hope they don't phase these out. At $50, they were a great deal. Almost wanted to buy the blue when it was available for $50 but I got 2 pair of the black. Great buds! JBL rocks! And I am an audiophile.
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.
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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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