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If you've been eyeing a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds without blowing your budget, these Grade A refurbished JBL Tune Buds might be worth a second look. Available for $44.99 at Woot right now (for the next week or until it sells out), it's about $65 less than what a new pair would run you on Amazon. They ship free if you have Prime (otherwise it's $6 for shipping), and come with a 1-year eReplacements Limited Warranty. And since they're Grade A refurbs, you're getting full diagnostic-tested functionality and no obvious visible damage.
The Tune Buds come tuned for heavy bass by default, but the companion app lets you adjust the EQ for a more balanced sound. They also support Bluetooth 5.3, AAC, SBC codecs, and multipoint pairing, allowing you to seamlessly switch between your laptop and phone without any hassle. As for the active noise cancellation, it is decent for the price, helping muffle most everyday background noise, and the IP54 rating makes them sweat- and splash-resistant enough for light workouts or rainy walks, according to this PCMag review. You also get customizable touch controls and built-in Alexa support, though you'll need to set that up in the app.
What do you think so far?
The battery life holds up surprisingly well: JBL says you'll get up to 10 hours on a single charge with ANC on (12 hours without), and the charging case stores an additional 30 to 36 hours, depending on your usage. That's a full weekend of listening without scrambling for a charger. The 10mm drivers deliver a standard 20Hz to 20kHz range, and the earphones ship with three sizes of silicone tips to help you find the right seal. While the default sound may not please purists, the mix of features, comfort, and price makes these Tune Buds a solid buy, especially if you want a budget-friendly set of ANC earbuds that leans bass-heavy.
