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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize superior build quality, sound, and active noise cancelling, as well as earbuds optimized for both Android and Apple devices with features like aptX Adaptive codec and sweatproof certification, choose the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX; however, they are a premium price option. On the other hand, for longer battery life and the comfort of over-ear headphones at a much lower price, consider the JBL Tune 760NC, which also offers a foldable design for portability. Remember, the JBLs are less suitable for exercise and may not provide as immersive a sound experience or as many features as the Beoplay EX. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
Good for music
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9/10
6.3/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Gaming
9.3/10
5.4/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
TV and Video
8.9/10
5.6/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 760NC is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
40.9 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the JBL Tune 760NC has very good build quality.
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Tune 760NC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1/10
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the JBL Tune 760NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
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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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