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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you prioritize excellent overall sound quality and use your headphones primarily for music, calls, and gaming, the EPOS PC38X would be an excellent choice, particularly with its superior microphone quality. However, keep in mind that they are open-back headphones which means they don't isolate noise well, making them unsuitable for noisy environments or air travel. On the other hand, the JBL Tune 660NC has active noise cancelling and is more affordable, making it better suited for commuting or use in loud places. It's worth noting that the JBL has lower sound quality and mic performance, but offers portability with a foldable design and longer battery life for wireless use. If you often partake in activities where noise cancellation and wireless capabilities are valued over top-tier sound, the JBL could be the more pragmatic choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
  • Best in class for music
  • Best in class for phone calls
  • Best in class for gaming
  • Excellent for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
  • Good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

9.5
PC38X
Tune 660NC
6.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.

Gaming

10.0
PC38X
Tune 660NC
5.4
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.

Phone Calls

10.0
PC38X
Tune 660NC
5.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
PC38X
Tune 660NC
5.7
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.

TV and Video

9.0
PC38X
Tune 660NC
5.6
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
PC38X
Tune 660NC
6.0
The JBL Tune 660NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.

Battery

N/A
PC38X
Tune 660NC
42.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life.

Cost

$139
PC38X
Tune 660NC
$50
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the JBL Tune 660NC costs $50.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

8.5
PC38X
Tune 660NC
8.0
The EPOS PC38X and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.

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How the EPOS PC38X and the JBL Tune 660NC compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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EPOS PC38XJBL Tune 660NC
EPOS PC38XJBL Tune 660NC

GENERAL

Price
$139
$50
Brand
EPOSJBL
Release Date
September 1, 2020February 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.6/106.1/10
Phone Calls Score
10/105.1/10
Gaming Score
10/105.5/10
TV and Video Score
9.1/105.6/10
Exercise Score
4.5/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A42 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Mic Quality
10/106.8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
8.4/106/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
249.4 Grams172 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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EPOS PC38X

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Everyday Listening

Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."

JBL Tune 660NC

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SoundGuys

Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"

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About EPOS

EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.

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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