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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise-cancellation and over-ear comfort for long flights and prefer a headphone with a foldable design, choose the JBL Tune 760NC; however, for better portability and suitability for exercise with sweatproof certification, and a stem design with a low latency mode that is better for gaming and video, the JBL Tune Flex would be more suitable. The 760NC offer a longer battery life for extended use, but they are heavier and bulkier, whereas the Flex are lighter and may be more comfortable for daily commutes and use during physical activities. If call quality is crucial, the 760NC have a better microphone, but if you need a budget-friendly option with decent overall performance, the Tune Flex will save you money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
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
6.3/10
7.3/10
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
8.5/10
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
6.3/10
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
9.0/10
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.8/10
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Battery
40.9 Hours
6.5 Hours
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 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 760NC has a price of $63 and the JBL Tune Flex costs $60.
"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."
"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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