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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and active noise cancelling for a more isolated listening experience, especially during air travel, the JBL Tune 660NC would be a better fit despite being slightly more expensive. However, if you're looking for headphones with a longer battery life and perhaps prefer an over-ear design which could offer better comfort for extended periods, the JBL Tune 710BT might suit your needs. Both models have very good build quality and built-in controls, but neither is particularly geared towards gaming or TV due to poor latency, nor are they the best for exercise given their design and lack of sweatproof certification. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune 710BT.
Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
Very good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.1/10
6.5/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
7.9/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Battery
42.0 Hours
50.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$45
$40
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The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $45 and the JBL Tune 710BT costs $40.
"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"
"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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