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Updated April 11, 2024·
The JBL Tune 710BT is an over-ear headphone suited for those who prefer a more immersive sound and longer battery life, beneficial for air travel and daily commutes. However, they aren't as portable and have poor soundstage which could affect TV and gaming experiences. On the other hand, JBL Tune Flex earbuds offer more convenience for exercise due to their low latency mode, sweatproof certification, and smaller size. Their sound quality is appropriate for music and audiobooks, but they have a shorter battery life than the 710BT, and might not be as comfortable for extended wear due to lower comfort ratings. If you need active noise cancelling and more secure fit options, the Tune Flex might be your choice, but for better battery and build quality, consider the 710BT. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
The JBL Tune 710BT has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune Flex.
Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
Good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.1/10
7.3/10
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.3/10
8.5/10
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
9.0/10
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 710BT is good.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.8/10
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.5/10
The JBL Tune Flex and JBL Tune 710BT are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Tune Flex is somewhat better.
Battery
50.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$63
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JBL Tune 710BT has a price of $63 and the JBL Tune Flex costs $60.
"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."
"JBL is offering a similar design and arguably better resolution than the more expensive AirPods 3rd Generation. Add to that a comfortable and versatile fit, an equalizer and pretty decent ANC, and you’ve got a quality wireless earphone. I would have loved longer battery life and more crystal calls, but for the price, you can’t complain. A solid deal overall."
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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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