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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your main concern, the AKG K361 has a slight edge and is more suited for critical listening. However, the JBL Tune 760NC offers active noise cancelling, which makes it more suitable for noisy environments like air travel. The AKG's are wired and lack a microphone, so they may not be as convenient for calls or use with mobile devices. The JBL's have a built-in mic, wireless connectivity, and longer battery life, making them more versatile for everyday use, especially when you're on the go. Consider the AKG K361 if you prioritize sound and don't need wireless features or noise cancellation, but if you want a versatile headphone for various environments and use cases, the JBL Tune 760NC could be a better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
Good for music
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.5/10
6.3/10
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Gaming
6.3/10
5.4/10
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2/10
5.2/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
5.9/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and AKG K361 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.6/10
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
7.0/10
The JBL Tune 760NC is good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
40.9 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
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The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
"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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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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