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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major factor, the KZ ZSN Pro X earbuds are often significantly less expensive than the JBL 510BT headphones and provide good overall sound quality. For on-the-go listening and portability, the KZ ZSN Pro X earbuds are more practical. They also feature a detachable cable and are well-built. However, if you enjoy the convenience of wireless audio, prefer the on-ear form factor, and value features such as built-in controls and longer battery life, the JBL 510BT headphones may be worth the extra expense, although they offer lower comfort and sound quality for music. Neither option is ideal for gaming or watching TV due to poor performance in these areas, and if a microphone is important for you, both have good mic quality, but the JBL has an integrated style which might provide a more unified experience compared to the cable ear hook style of the KZ. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the KZ ZSN Pro X.
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.2
7.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
5.9
The KZ ZSN Pro X and JBL 510BT are both poor for gaming, though the KZ ZSN Pro X is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
3.1
The JBL 510BT and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.7
The JBL 510BT and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.5
7.3
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $32.
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How the JBL 510BT and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JBL 510BT | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $32 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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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