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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're on a tight budget, the JBL 510BT offers a good soundstage and built-in controls at a lower cost, but it might be uncomfortable for long periods and is not suitable for exercise or travel due to poor noise isolation and portability. In contrast, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs more but provides superior comfort, build quality, and an excellent rating for air travel due to active noise cancellation, along with longer battery life and app customization options. Choose JLab if comfort, noise cancellation, and battery are priorities or JBL for a more wallet-friendly option with fair sound quality. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
  • The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC.
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Noise Reduction

5.3
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
7.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Battery

38.0 Hours
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
70.0 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.

Cost

$30
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
$80
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The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.

Build Quality

6.5
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.2
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
6.0
The JBL 510BT and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both only fair for music.

Gaming

5.4
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
5.4
The JBL 510BT and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.1
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
5.2
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and JBL 510BT are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
5.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and JBL 510BT are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

5.5
510BT
Jbuds Lux ANC
5.6
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and JBL 510BT are both poor for TV and video.

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How the JBL 510BT and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL 510BTJLab Jbuds Lux ANC
JBL 510BTJLab Jbuds Lux ANC

GENERAL

Price
$30
$80
Brand
JBLJLab
Release Date
February 1, 2021February 1, 2024
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.2/106.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.2/105.2/10
Gaming Score
5.5/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/105.6/10
Exercise Score
5.8/106.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
38 Hours70 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
2 Hours2.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
55.3

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
6.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
5.5/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
158.7 Grams235 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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SoundGuys

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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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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