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JBL Tune 235BT vs Soundcore C50i

What Tune 235BT does better (2) and where C50i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 235BT
JBL · 2025Tune 235BT
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Soundcore C50i
Soundcore · 2026C50i
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $45
4.3Build & features6.4

Why is Tune 235BT better than C50i?

  1. Battery life25 h vs 7 h3.6×
  2. Driver size12.5 mm vs 12 mm+4%

Why is C50i better than Tune 235BT?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Tune 235BT: Yes
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. LDACNo · Tune 235BT: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 235BTJBL Tune 235BT≈ $357.8
Soundcore C50iSoundcore C50i≈ $457.6
Sound
FitNeckbandBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12.5 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h7 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight19 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Midnight Black, Purple, Pearl White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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