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Updated January 10, 2024·
If cost is a major concern, the JBL Tune 760NC offers noise cancellation and wireless convenience at a more budget-friendly price. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t, while more expensive, are true wireless earbuds, making them more portable and better suited for active use like workouts, thanks to their secure fit and water resistance. The Jabras also typically have a reputation for higher quality sound and better call quality due to their microphone performance. If you prioritize being active and require earbuds that stay in place during movement, the extra cost for the Jabra may be justified. However, for general listening or travel where over-ear comfort and battery life are more important, the JBL could be the wiser economical choice. Remember, what you gain in cost savings with the JBL, you might compromise in terms of overall sound quality and fit for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
The JBL Tune 760NC has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite Active 75t.
Key differences
Music
5.5/10
6.3/10
The JBL Tune 760NC is only fair for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 760NC is good.
Battery
7.5 Hours
40.9 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune 760NC has very good build quality.
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Jabra Elite Active 75t or the JBL Tune 760NC
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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