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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prefer on-ear headphones with active noise canceling for air travel and better noise isolation, the JBL Tune 660NC would suit you, plus they come with a foldable design for easy storage. They also have a longer battery life per charge. However, if you're looking for something more portable, sweatproof for exercise, and with wireless charging, the JBL Tune Buds, being stemless earbuds, might be a better choice; they're also optimized for both Android and Apple devices. The Tune Buds are typically less expensive but don't have noise canceling and offer less battery life per charge compared to the 660NC. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune Buds.
Advantages of the JBL Tune Buds
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.7
The JBL Tune Buds and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Tune Buds is somewhat better.
Battery
42.0 Hours
10.4 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
6.2
The JBL Tune Buds and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL Tune 660NC and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.9
The JBL Tune 660NC and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
5.8
The JBL Tune Buds and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune Buds to be only fair for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Cost
$50
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $50 and the JBL Tune Buds costs $50.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The JBL Tune Buds and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 660NC | JBL Tune Buds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 Hours | 10.4 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 10.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
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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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | September 2023
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
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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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