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JBL Tune 235BT vs Marshall Mode USB-C

What Tune 235BT does better (2) and where Mode USB-C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 235BT
JBL · 2025Tune 235BT
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Marshall Mode USB-C
Marshall · 2026Mode USB-C
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
4.3Build & features2.4

Why is Tune 235BT better than Mode USB-C?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx0
  2. Driver size12.5 mm vs 9 mm+39%

Why is Mode USB-C better than Tune 235BT?

  1. Weight19 g vs 18 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 235BTJBL Tune 235BT≈ $357.8
Sound
FitNeckbandIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12.5 mm9 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight19 g18 g
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx0
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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