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JBL Tune 720BT vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

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JBLTune 720BTSteelSeriesArctis Nova 5 Wireless
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2023May 2024
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency modeNo–
Driver size40 mm40 mm
BackClosedClosed
Impedance32 ohms36 ohms
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC
Lossless over USB-CNoNo
Drivers40 mm dynamic; 20 Hz–20 kHz response and 101 dB SPL sensitivity at 1 kHz, 1 mWNeodymium magnetic drivers; 20–22,000 Hz response; 93 dB SPL sensitivity; THD under 1%
Noise cancelling detailNo active cancellation or transparency mode (Les Numériques); VoiceAware monitors your own voice during calls–
Audio featuresJBL Headphones app EQ; SBC and AAC confirmed by Les Numériques; no wearing sensor or USB digital playback in its testUSB-C 2.4GHz wireless dongle and Bluetooth Quick-Switch; both connections can remain active, but only one audio stream plays at a time. Arctis Companion app provides game-specific EQ presets with separate profiles for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth; supports 360° spatial audio. SBC Bluetooth playback tested by RTINGS; other codecs are not confirmed here. USB-C socket on headset is for charging, with no wired playback (Tom's Hardware)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 76 hoursUp to 60 hours
Battery life detailUp to 76 hours with Bluetooth on; 500 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion battery; two-hour full chargeUp to 50 hours over 2.4GHz or 60 hours over Bluetooth on one charge
Fast chargingFive minutes supplies up to three hoursUSB-C; 15 minutes for up to 6 hours of play
Design
Weight220 g265 g
Bluetooth5.35.3
Two devices at onceYes–
Headphone cableYesNo
ControlsPhysical earcup controls for calls, playback and volumeVolume wheel, mic mute, power/media button and Quick-Switch button for wireless mode, pairing and calls; 5X adds a ChatMix dial. PC ChatMix requires GG/Sonar on Windows 10 or later; PlayStation and Mac do not support ChatMix
MicrophonesOne microphone; VoiceAware own-voice adjustmentFully retractable bidirectional ClearCast boom with mute LED; 100–10,000 Hz response and −38 dBV/Pa sensitivity. UK tables name the 5/5P microphone Gen 2 and the 5X Gen 2.X; launch announcement specifies 32 kHz/16-bit microphone audio across the series. Sonar AI microphone noise cancellation requires Windows 10 or later
Fit and ear tipsFoldable over-ear design; closed back confirmed by SoundGuysClosed-back (Tom's Hardware); Airweave ear cushions, height-adjustable earcups and adjustable elastic suspension headband
DimensionsCurrent UK page lists outer cups 7 × 7.6 cm, inner 5.4 × 3.7 cm and depth 2 cm; its imperial height and older PDF dimensions disagree, so no conversion is used–
Water resistance detailUK page marks water resistant but publishes no IP code–
Works withTwo simultaneous Bluetooth devices; included analogue cable supports passive listening; maker page's 0.2 m cable length conflicts with the PDF's 1.2 mAll three versions support PC, Mac, PS5 and PS4, Nintendo Switch, USB-C mobile devices and Bluetooth devices; 5X additionally supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with an Xbox/USB switch on its dongle. Arctis Companion app requires iOS 15.6 or Android 9; GG/Engine requires Windows 8.1 or macOS 10.13 or later
ColoursBlack, White, Purple and Blue (Les Numériques)–
In the boxHeadphones, USB-C charging cable, detachable audio cable, warranty and quick-start guide. Which? lists February 2023 release; maker's June 2023 release confirms later Brazilian availabilityHeadset, compact USB-C wireless dongle, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A charging cable, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A dongle adapter cable and product information guide

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