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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Tune 710BT headphones provide a more balanced sound quality for general music listening, with better bass response and are suitable for air travel due to their over-ear, closed design. Consider if you prioritize comfort and gaming audio performance with the TUSQ or an overall balanced music experience with extra portability for travel with the JBL. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.1
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
6.5
5.2
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The JBL Tune 710BT is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Battery
50.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$40
$55
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Tune 710BT has a price of $40 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The JBL Tune 710BT and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The JBL Tune 710BT and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune 710BT and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 710BT | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 50 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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JBL Tune 710BT
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Álvaro Nieto | February 2023
"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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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