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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Live Free NC+ earbuds feature active noise cancelling and are sweatproof, making them well-suited for exercise and travel. They are more portable and offer wireless charging, but have a shorter battery life. In contrast, the JBL Tune 710BT headphones provide a superior battery life and fold for easy storage, making them convenient for long listening sessions. They also have a detachable cable, which means you can use them wired or wirelessly. If you prioritize noise isolation and portability, opt for the Live Free NC+. For extended use and versatility in connectivity, the Tune 710BT could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Free NC+
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
- The JBL Tune 710BT has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Free NC+.
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.6
6.5
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.9
The JBL Live Free NC+ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 710BT is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
50.0 Hours
The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$63
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JBL Live Free NC+ has a price of $60 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $63.
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Key similarities
Music
5.8
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune 710BT to be only fair for music, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Gaming
5.0
5.3
The JBL Tune 710BT and JBL Live Free NC+ are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The JBL Live Free NC+ and JBL Tune 710BT are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The JBL Live Free NC+ and JBL Tune 710BT both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Free NC+ and the JBL Tune 710BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Free NC+ | JBL Tune 710BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $63 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Free NC+
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Maike Paeßens | 2020
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
JBL Tune 710BT
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Álvaro Nieto | February 2023
"We are facing headphones that are comfortable to use with a foldable and lightweight design, which is combined with 40mm dynamic drivers and a multipoint Bluetooth connection, which makes them versatile and a good option for day-to-day use, whether for listening music, podcasts, audiobooks, or videos."
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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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