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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Elex offers exceptional overall sound quality, a wide open soundstage for an immersive experience, and is better suited for critical listening due to its open-back design. However, they lack a microphone, aren't suitable for exercise, have limited portability, and offer minimal isolation from ambient noise, which is less ideal for travel or noisy environments. On the other hand, the JBL Tune 710BT provides good sound quality with the convenience of wireless connectivity and built-in controls, a microphone for calls, and a closed-back design for better noise isolation, making them more versatile for everyday use, travel, and exercise. They also have longer battery life but less accurate sound reproduction compared to the Elex and are more suited for casual listening. If budget is a concern, the JBL offers a more affordable, all-around option, whereas the Focal Elex is pricier but excels in sound quality for dedicated listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.1
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.9
5.3
The Focal Elex is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
6.5
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
7.9
The JBL Tune 710BT and Focal Elex are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 710BT is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.3
5.6
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
50.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$63
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $63.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Focal Elex has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune 710BT has very good build quality.
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How the Focal Elex and the JBL Tune 710BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | JBL Tune 710BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $63 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
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Álvaro Nieto | February 2023
"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 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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