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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for on-ear headphones with active noise canceling for air travel or environments with lots of background noise, the JBL Tune 660NC could be the better choice. They also offer a foldable design for portability and have built-in controls. However, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are a budget-friendly option and are especially suited for exercise, being sweatproof and dustproof, with very good overall comfort and secure fit accessories, like ear hooks. They also have a longer battery life when combined with their charging case, which is ideal for prolonged use without the need for frequent recharging. If calls and meetings are a priority, the Jlab earbuds have a very good mic quality, whereas the JBL's is fair. Neither are well-suited for gaming or TV due to latency issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Jlab Go Air Sport.
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Battery
42.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$20
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The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $70 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
"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"
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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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