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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer truly wireless earbuds with effective noise canceling and a secure fit for exercise, Beats Fit Pro may suit you better; they're optimized for use with Apple devices, offering features like adaptive sound and spatial audio. However, if you want over-ear headphones with longer battery life and the versatility of both wired and wireless use, and at a lower price, consider the JBL Tune 760NC. The added benefit of over-ear headphones like the JBL is improved noise isolation for air travel and better comfort for longer sessions, although they are not as portable as the Beats Fit Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
Good for exercise
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.9/10
6.3/10
The Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tune 760NC are both only fair for music, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3/10
5.2/10
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6/10
5.9/10
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 760NC is good.
Battery
5.2 Hours
40.9 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
"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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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