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JBL Tune 720BT
Get the JBL Tune 720BT if battery and price matter more than noise cancelling: it runs up to 76 hours and launched at $79.95.
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JBL Tune 720BT, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Get the JBL Tune 720BT if battery and price matter more than noise cancelling: it runs up to 76 hours and launched at $79.95. It folds flat, weighs 220 g and hands over to your phone when a call comes in on a second device. If you want noise cancelling, the Tune 770NC adds it for $129.95 and still lasts 70 hours with it off.
Who it is for
- Buyers who'd trade noise cancelling for battery. JBL rates the Tune 720BT for up to 76 hours, against 70 for the Tune 770NC with its noise cancelling off.
- Tight budgets. The Tune 720BT launched at $79.95, against $129.95 for the Tune 770NC.
- People who watch on one device and take calls on another. The Tune 720BT keeps two connected and switches to your phone when a call comes in.
- Anyone who carries headphones in a bag. The Tune 720BT folds flat and weighs 220 g.
Who should skip it
- People who want quiet on trains and planes. The Tune 720BT has no noise cancelling; the Tune 770NC adds Adaptive Noise Cancelling and lasts 44 hours with it on.
- Anyone after JBL's True Adaptive noise cancelling, which is on the Live 770NC.
- Codec-conscious listeners. JBL names no codecs for the Tune 720BT, so don't count on AAC, LDAC or aptX.
- Anyone who prefers on-ear headphones. JBL's on-ear Tune 520BT launched at $49.95, with 33 mm drivers.
What sets it apart
- Up to 76 hours of playback and up to 45 hours of talk time; 5 minutes of charging adds about 3 hours.
- A fold-flat design at 220 g, against 232 g for the Tune 770NC.
- Multipoint with two devices: a call on your phone takes over from a video playing on the other one.
- A 1.2 m headphone cable for wired listening.
Caveats
- JBL lists no Ambient Aware or TalkThru mode for it; those come with its noise-cancelling Tune and Live models.
- Sweat and rain are a risk: there's no published water rating.
Key specs
In the same order on every headphones page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wireless over-ear headphones; the on-ear version is the Tune 520BT | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Drivers | 40 mm (1.57 in) dynamic driver | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz–20 kHz | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW; maximum SPL 95 dB | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Noise cancelling | None; JBL's Adaptive Noise Cancelling is on the Tune 770NC and the on-ear Tune 670NC | HARMAN, 8 January 2024; JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Ambient sound | None listed; Ambient Aware and TalkThru are on JBL's noise-cancelling Tune and Live models | HARMAN, 8 January 2024; JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Bluetooth codecs | None named; Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP 1.3.2 | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; HFP 1.7.2, AVRCP 1.6.2, A2DP 1.3.2 | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Multipoint | Yes, up to 2 devices; switches to your phone when a call comes in while you watch video on another device | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; Tune 720BT quick start guide |
| Battery life | Up to 76 hours of Bluetooth playback; up to 45 hours of talk time; 500 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion cell | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; Tune 720BT quick start guide |
| Charging | USB-C; 2 hours from empty; 5 minutes ≈ 3 hours | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Wired listening | 1.2 m headphone cable; wired listening mode | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; Tune 720BT quick start guide |
| Weight | 220 g (0.485 lb) | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Folding and case | Folds flat | jbl.com TUNE720BT; JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| App | JBL Headphones: EQ and voice prompts; no Personi-Fi 2.0 | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Microphones and calls | Built-in microphone with VoiceAware, so you hear your own voice while you talk; sensitivity −40 dBV at 1 kHz/Pa | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Siri and other assistants, set up in the JBL Headphones app's advanced controls | Tune 720BT quick start guide |
| Colors | Black, White and Blue | HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Compatibility | Any Bluetooth 5.3 device; call handoff between two devices; analog sources through the 1.2 m cable | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| US launch price | $79.95 (announced at CES, 8 January 2024; on JBL.com from March 2024) | HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Price band | Value, without noise cancelling ($80 class) | HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Announced | 8 January 2024 at CES; on JBL.com from March 2024 | HARMAN, 8 January 2024 |
| Availability | Still listed on jbl.com as of 19 September 2026; the Tune 770NC is the noise-cancelling model | jbl.com TUNE720BT, 19 September 2026 |
JBL Tune 720BT extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.6.2, HFP 1.7.2 | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet |
| In the box | Tune 720BT; 1.2 m headphone cable; charging cable (JBL doesn't itemize the full box) | JBL Tune 720BT spec sheet; jbl.com TUNE720BT |
Tune 720BT or Tune 770NC?
The Tune 720BT and Tune 770NC came out of the same CES announcement on 8 January 2024, and the choice between them is really one question: do you want noise cancelling?
| Spec | Tune 720BT | Tune 770NC |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | None | Adaptive |
| Battery | Up to 76 hours | Up to 70 hours, or 44 with noise cancelling on |
| Weight | 220 g | 232 g |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB | 100 dB |
| A2DP version | 1.3.2 | 1.4 |
| US launch price | $79.95 | $129.95 |
The 720BT is cheaper, a little lighter and lasts a little longer. The 770NC is the one for trains, planes and open offices, and it still runs 44 hours with its noise cancelling on.
Battery and charging
| Mode | Tune 720BT |
|---|---|
| Music | Up to 76 hours |
| Talk | Up to 45 hours |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes for about 3 hours |
| Full charge | 2 hours from empty, over USB-C |
There’s only one music figure because there’s no noise cancelling to switch on, and it comes from a 500 mAh, 3.7 V battery.
Calls and multipoint
Multipoint connects up to 2 devices over Bluetooth 5.3. If a call comes in on your phone while you’re watching video on another device, the 720BT switches to the phone. Calls go through a built-in microphone with VoiceAware, which lets you hear your own voice as you talk.
Sound and the app
The 40 mm (1.57 in) drivers use JBL Pure Bass tuning, and the EQ in the JBL Headphones app is where you adjust it; the app also handles voice prompts and assistant settings. Personi-Fi 2.0 isn’t part of the 720BT’s app features.
Folding, cable and colors
At 220 g (0.485 lb), the 720BT is the lighter of the two Tunes, and its cups fold flat for a bag. JBL mentions a 1.2 m headphone cable and a charging cable but stops short of a full box list. You can get it in Black, White or Blue.
Price
JBL set the Tune 720BT’s price at $79.95 at CES, with JBL.com sales from March 2024. It was still listed there on 19 September 2026; check jbl.com and Amazon for the going price before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon — JBL Tune 720BT — accessed 2026-09-20
- JBL US — Tune 720BT product page — accessed 2026-09-19
- JBL — Tune 720BT spec sheet (English) — accessed 2026-09-19
- HARMAN — six new JBL Tune and Live headphones, CES, 8 January 2024 — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tune 720BT have noise cancelling?
No. JBL kept Adaptive Noise Cancelling for the Tune 770NC and the on-ear Tune 670NC. If you want it in a Tune over-ear, the 770NC launched at $129.95.
Can I use it wired?
Yes. JBL lists a 1.2 m headphone cable and a wired listening mode.
What does a 5-minute charge give me?
About 3 hours of listening. A full charge from empty takes 2 hours over USB-C.
Does it work with Siri or Bixby?
Yes. The JBL Headphones app's advanced controls set up Bixby, Siri and other assistants.
Is the Tune 720BT over-ear or on-ear?
Over-ear, with 40 mm drivers. JBL's on-ear model from the same launch is the Tune 520BT, at $49.95 with 33 mm drivers.
Official product page: JBL Tune 720BT. Tech specs: JBL Tune 720BT specs.