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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for the most affordable option, the JBL 510BT would suit you. However, the JBL Tune 660NC offers better build quality, active noise cancelling for a quieter listening experience during travel, and a longer battery life. If you need a headphone for frequent calls or meetings, neither is optimal, but for occasional use, the JBL 510BT has slightly better mic quality. If you engage in activities where a detachable cable could be handy, the Tune 660NC has that feature. Keep in mind, the 510BT is lighter, which might be more comfortable during longer listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune 660NC.
Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the JBL 510BT.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The JBL Tune 660NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
42.0 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the JBL Tune 660NC costs $50.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The JBL Tune 660NC has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.2
6.1
The JBL 510BT and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL Tune 660NC and JBL 510BT are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The JBL 510BT and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.7
The JBL Tune 660NC and JBL 510BT are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.5
5.6
The JBL Tune 660NC and JBL 510BT are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JBL 510BT and the JBL Tune 660NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | JBL Tune 660NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | February 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | 42 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 172 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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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 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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