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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for better overall sound quality, build quality, and the convenience of wireless listening, the JBL Tune 710BT headphones are a solid choice, especially for music and travel. However, they are more expensive and aren't the best for gaming or watching TV due to poor performance scores in those categories. On the other hand, the Sony MDREX15AP earbuds are much more affordable, provide excellent performance for TV and videos, and are highly portable, but they lack wireless capability and their overall sound quality isn't as strong. Neither option is ideal for exercise as both scored poorly in that respect.
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
Very good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
Very good for music
Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.1/10
8.3/10
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.3/10
6.7/10
The Sony MDREX15AP is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
6.5/10
3.5/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
5.4/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
9.3/10
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
7.0/10
The Sony MDREX15AP is good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Battery
50.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$20
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The JBL Tune 710BT has a price of $80 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
"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."
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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