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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a major concern, JBL Tune 660NC headphones offer a good build quality with active noise cancelling at a lower price, and they're suitable for air travel. However, they may not be as comfortable for long use, and their sound quality is fair compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which provide excellent sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are more portable, have better battery life, and support wireless charging. They're also optimized for use during exercise, with sweatproof certification, and they have an app with equalizer and customization features. If you're seeking higher sound quality, exercise compatibility, and portable design despite the higher cost, then the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Very good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.1/10
8.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
8.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
7.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
8.4/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
9.1/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
42.0 Hours
4.8 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$188
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The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $70 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.0/10
9.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune 660NC has very good build quality.
"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"
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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