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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and listening to music over other activities, the 1More Triple Driver earbuds, with their excellent sound and built-in controls, may be the better choice, despite their higher price. However, if you prefer a wireless experience and longer battery life for activities like exercise or travel, and can compromise on sound quality, the JBL 510BT headphones could be more suitable. The JBLs also fold for convenience, but lack the soundstage that the 1Mores provide for a more immersive listening experience. Neither is ideal for gaming or calls, and both lack active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
Good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL 510BT
Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9/10
6.2/10
The 1More Triple Driver is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.
Gaming
8.5/10
5.4/10
The 1More Triple Driver is very good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
5.6/10
The JBL 510BT and 1More Triple Driver are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.5/10
The 1More Triple Driver is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The 1More Triple Driver is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
N/A
38.0 Hours
The 1More Triple Driver does not have a battery. The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life.
Cost
$55
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $55 and the JBL 510BT costs $30.
Build Quality
8.3/10
6.5/10
The 1More Triple Driver has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
"For under $99 USD this has a good sound that, when paired with the build quality and design, makes for a solid pair of everyday buds. Should you get them? If you’re tired of buying cheap earbuds and want to treat yourself to something a little nicer, I say go for it."
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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