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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent active noise canceling and portability for travel, along with sweat and dust resistance for exercising, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ would be a superior choice, also offering wireless charging and better build quality. However, the JBL Tune 710BT provides a longer battery life and the versatility of both wireless and wired connections. They also have a foldable design for easy storage. For those who prioritize a budget-friendly option with a solid overall sound quality that suits TV and video well, the JBL Tune 710BT would be a more suitable and economical option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
The JBL Tune 710BT has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Key differences
Music
6.8/10
6.1/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and JBL Tune 710BT are both only fair for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.4/10
5.3/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
7.2/10
6.5/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
7.9/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 710BT is good.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.6/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
6.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
50.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$63
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $63.
Build Quality
8.9/10
8.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and JBL Tune 710BT both have very good build quality, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has somewhat better build quality.
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
"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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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