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Updated April 10, 2024·
For noise cancellation and air travel, the JBL Tune 760NC headphones are excellent due to their active noise canceling feature; they're also foldable for easier transport. However, they're heavier and might not be as suitable for exercise. The JBL Tune Buds, being lighter and sweatproof, are more practical for physical activity and offer a good secure fit. They also support wireless charging for added convenience. Those on a tighter budget might prefer the Tune Buds as they are less expensive. If you make many calls or need virtual surround, neither option is ideal, but for casual listening, both provide good sound quality. The Tune 760NC have a longer battery life for extended listening sessions, while the Tune Buds are more portable and better for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Tune Buds
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Battery
40.9 Hours
10.4 Hours
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$50
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Tune 760NC has a price of $80 and the JBL Tune Buds costs $50.
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Key similarities
Music
6.3
6.2
The JBL Tune 760NC and JBL Tune Buds are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL Tune Buds and JBL Tune 760NC are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The JBL Tune 760NC and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.8
The JBL Tune 760NC and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune Buds to be only fair for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune 760NC to be good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The JBL Tune Buds and JBL Tune 760NC both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 760NC | JBL Tune Buds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40.9 Hours | 10.4 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.6 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 10.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Major HiFi
Staff | May 2023
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | September 2023
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
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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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