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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica M50x offers superior overall sound quality and a better build, ideal for serious music listening, and comes with a cable, fitting for studio use given they're wired. Meanwhile, the JBL Tune 710BT is wireless, offers a longer battery life, and includes a built-in microphone suitable for calls on the go. If budget is a concern, the JBL tends to be less expensive and its portability makes it fit for casual use, travel, and those who prioritize convenience. However, for audiophiles or those in a studio setting who can manage a higher price, the Audio Technica M50x's sound fidelity could be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica M50x
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.5
6.1
The Audio Technica M50x is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
5.3
The Audio Technica M50x is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
4.4
6.5
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
7.9
The JBL Tune 710BT and Audio Technica M50x are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 710BT is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The Audio Technica M50x is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica M50x is poor.
Battery
N/A
50.0 Hours
The Audio Technica M50x does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica M50x has a price of $149 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Audio Technica M50x and JBL Tune 710BT both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica M50x and the JBL Tune 710BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica M50x | JBL Tune 710BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2007 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audio Technica M50x
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"Good sound is timeless. It doesn’t matter that a number of years have passed since the ATH-M50x came out because it still works well. Since this wired headset doesn’t rely on batteries or Bluetooth technology, it’s bound to outlast its wireless counterparts. The no-nonsense performance, fit, and comfort of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x make it worth picking up."
JBL Tune 710BT
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Álvaro Nieto | February 2023
"We are facing headphones that are comfortable to use with a foldable and lightweight design, which is combined with 40mm dynamic drivers and a multipoint Bluetooth connection, which makes them versatile and a good option for day-to-day use, whether for listening music, podcasts, audiobooks, or videos."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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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