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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high sound quality with an expansive soundstage for immersive music listening, the HifiMan Sundara, with its open-back design, will provide a superior experience, but it lacks convenience features like a built-in microphone or wireless connectivity and isn't suitable for noisy environments. Conversely, the JBL Tune 710BT is a more versatile, closed-back headphone with good sound quality, wireless capabilities, and a longer battery life, making it practical for everyday use such as calls or gym sessions, though it won't match the Sundara in pure sound fidelity. Consider the Sundara for dedicated listening sessions and the 710BT for general, portable use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
Excellent for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3/10
6.1/10
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
7.2/10
5.3/10
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9/10
6.5/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
TV and Video
8.8/10
5.6/10
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.0/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Battery
N/A
50.0 Hours
The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$279
$63
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The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $63.
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
"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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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