JBL Tune 130NC vs Soundcore Liberty Neo - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Tune 130NC from JBL and the Soundcore Liberty Neo.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The JBL Tune 130NC trumps with a better battery life of up to 10,0 hours. The battery life of the Soundcore Liberty Neo is up to 5,0 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the JBL Tune 130NC* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 40,0 hours. The Soundcore Liberty Neo comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 20,0 hours.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

A big issue and a practical thing is the active noise cancellation. The headphones differ here. Only with the JBL Tune 130NC do you get ANC (Active Noise Cancelling). With the Soundcore Liberty Neo you have to do without it.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The JBL Tune 130NC* here offers 4 pieces per side more than the Soundcore Liberty Neo with 2 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Beide TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich funktionieren über Bluetooth. Je höher die Version, desto besser ist es für die Qualität in der Übertragung und auch dem Energieverbrauch. Die beiden Kopfhörer unterscheiden sich hier. Der 5.2 hat Bluetooth 5.2. Bei dem Soundcore Liberty Neo gibt es Bluetooth 5.0. Damit ist der JBL Tune 130NC* mit dem bessern und neuern Bluetooth-Standard ausgerüstet.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The JBL Tune 130NC is certified with IPX4. With the Soundcore Liberty Neo, you get IPX7 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.