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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern, the JBL Tune 760NC headphones are more affordable, offer a good noise isolation for air travel, and boast a longer battery life. However, they are bulkier and less portable than the Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds. The Sony earbuds, although pricier, come with better support for high-quality audio codecs like LDAC, feature app customization options, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. They're also more suitable for exercise due to their lighter weight and sweatproof certification and provide the convenience of wireless charging, making them more versatile for different lifestyles and tech preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.0
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.9
The JBL Tune 760NC and Sony WF1000XM5 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 760NC is good.
Battery
40.9 Hours
9.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM5 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$298
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The JBL Tune 760NC has a price of $70 and the Sony WF1000XM5 costs $298.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.1
The JBL Tune 760NC and Sony WF1000XM5 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The JBL Tune 760NC and Sony WF1000XM5 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.6
5.4
The JBL Tune 760NC and Sony WF1000XM5 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Sony WF1000XM5 and JBL Tune 760NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune 760NC and the Sony WF1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 760NC | Sony WF1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$70 | $298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40.9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.6 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune 760NC
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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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Harley Maranan | July 2023
"The Sony WF-1000XM5 is among the best noise canceling earbuds currently on the market, and they aren’t cheap. These earbuds aren’t the best choice for budget-conscious listeners. But if you prioritize active noise cancelation, sound quality, and extensive software support, the WF-1000XM5 is worth its premium price tag."
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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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