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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the JBL Tune 760NC offers a budget-friendly option with noise-canceling features suitable for casual listening and commuting. However, for a more compact, truly wireless experience with higher sound quality and convenience, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro might be worth the extra investment. The Galaxy Buds are also ideal for an active lifestyle due to their smaller form factor and fit. Still, for long listening sessions, the over-ear design of the JBL might be more comfortable, and they're less likely to fall out compared to in-ear buds. Remember that the additional features and sound quality improvements in the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a higher price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Very good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.3/10
8.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
8.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
7.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
8.4/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
9.1/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 760NC is good.
Battery
40.9 Hours
4.8 Hours
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$188
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The JBL Tune 760NC has a price of $80 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.0/10
9.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune 760NC has very good build quality.
"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."
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
Get a great deal on the JBL Tune 760NC or the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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