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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro, being earbuds with ear hooks and sweatproof certification, are more suitable than the JBL Tune 760NC. However, if you are looking for active noise cancelling to reduce background noise, especially during air travel or in noisy environments, the JBL Tune 760NC headphones are a better fit. The JBL headphones also have a longer battery life and include a cable for wired listening, which can be useful if your battery runs out, while the Beats are completely wireless. Also, consider that while the Beats Powerbeats Pro offer better controls and are optimized for exercise, the JBL Tune 760NC is typically less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
Good for phone calls
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.0/10
5.2/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2/10
5.9/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6/10
7.0/10
The JBL Tune 760NC is good for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
40.9 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$70
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
Build Quality
8.8/10
8.0/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and JBL Tune 760NC both have very good build quality, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro has somewhat better build quality.
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
"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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