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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize versatility and advanced features, the JBL Live Flex 3 earbuds might be the better choice, with higher overall sound quality, better built-in controls, and better noise isolation. They are particularly well-suited for use during exercise, as they are sweatproof and dustproof, and they offer wireless charging with a smart charging case that provides additional control options. However, if you're on a tighter budget and require something more suitable for air travel or longer listening sessions without the need for charging, the JBL Tune 660NC headphones provide good noise cancellation and longer battery life at a lower cost, along with the convenience of being foldable for easy transport. The Live Flex 3 would not be ideal for gaming or watching TV due to poorer performance in those areas, whereas the Tune 660NC may have similar limitations but come at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Flex 3
- Very good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.1
The JBL Live Flex 3 is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The JBL Live Flex 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
42.0 Hours
The JBL Live Flex 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$50
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The JBL Live Flex 3 has a price of $216 and the JBL Tune 660NC costs $50.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.4
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.7
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.7
5.6
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The JBL Live Flex 3 and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Flex 3 | JBL Tune 660NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | February 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 42 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 40 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 172 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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