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JBL Tune 235BT vs Sudio B5

What Tune 235BT does better (2) and where B5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 235BT
JBL · 2025Tune 235BT
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Sudio B5
Sudio · 2026B5
3 advantages≈ $45
4.4Build & features7.4

Why is Tune 235BT better than B5?

  1. Battery life25 h vs 8.5 h2.9×
  2. Weight19 g vs 29 g+50%

Why is B5 better than Tune 235BT?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
  3. Driver size12.5 mm vs 16 mm+28%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 235BTJBL Tune 235BT≈ $407.6
Sudio B5Sudio B5≈ $45
Sound
FitNeckbandBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12.5 mm16 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω8 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB84 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h8.5 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight19 g29 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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