JBL Tune 230

JBL got into true wireless earbuds early on, so they've really honed their headphone design over the years. The 100% wire-free Tune 230 TWS earbuds offer the company's name-brand performance and features at a lower price than you might expect. Active noise cancellation helps silence external distractions and 6mm drives deliver JBL's signature clear sound, tuned for deeper bass. To be clear — the level of noise-canceling here isn't as strong as the more adaptive circuitry found in JBL's premium offerings. But this company has a knack for delivering an above-average experience, from their entry-level models on up. Bluetooth 5.2 is on board, a newer version of the popular wireless technology. That means a more stable connection for playing music and podcasts — or making calls — with your phone. When you need to be aware of your surroundings, you can turn off the active noise cancellation and activate JBL's "Smart Ambient" feature. This uses the built-in mic to increase the volume of ambient sounds, so you can...