The JBL CLUB 700BT are decent Bluetooth on-ear headphones for most uses. They look and feel very premium, are decently comfortable, and have a sleek retro design thanks to their exposed cables and metal hinges. Their well-balanced sound profile is suitable for a wide range of genres and content and can be fine-tuned via a parametric EQ within their companion app. They last nearly 55 hours off a single charge, which is outstanding, and they can be used passively with a standard audio cable if your battery happens to run out. When using them wirelessly, they have an integrated mic in the headphones themselves, but also feature an in-line mic so you can still take calls when using the headphones passively, which is nice. Unfortunately, the recording quality of the integrated mic is sub-par and suffers from a lot of distortion.
Our Verdict
The JBL CLUB 700BT are decent headphones for neutral sound listening. They have a fairly well-balanced sound profile that gives a fair amount of extra bass, but can be fine-tuned via a parametric EQ within the dedicated companion app. Unfortunately, due to their closed-back, on-ear fit, they don't have a very wide or open soundstage.
- Outstanding 55-hour battery life.
- Sleek and well-built design.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Dedicated app with parametric EQ.
- Only decently comfortable.
- Physical controls aren't the easiest to use.
- Poor noise isolation.
The JBL CLUB 700BT are decent on-ear headphones for commuting or travel. They don't clamp too tightly, and are decently comfortable, though they may cause your ears to get warm during longer listening sessions. Unfortunately, they don't do much to help with giving you quiet, since they block almost no background noise. On the bright side, their 55-hour battery life is outstanding, and they can be used passively with a wire if they happen to die in the middle of a long travel day.
- Outstanding 55-hour battery life.
- Sleek and well-built design.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Dedicated app with parametric EQ.
- Only decently comfortable.
- Physical controls aren't the easiest to use.
- Poor noise isolation.
The JBL CLUB 700BT are decent headphones for sports. They feel somewhat stable on the head, though they slide around during more intense workouts. They're also only decently comfortable and cause you to sweat more than usual during a run or while at the gym. On the bright side, their physical controls give you a ton of functionality, and the extra bit of bass in their default EQ helps to keep you pumped up.
- Outstanding 55-hour battery life.
- Sleek and well-built design.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Dedicated app with parametric EQ.
- Only decently comfortable.
- Physical controls aren't the easiest to use.
- Poor noise isolation.
The JBL CLUB 700BT are fair for office use. Their 55-hour battery should easily last an entire workweek, and they can be used passively with an audio cable as well. Unfortunately, they aren't the most comfortable, and while they don't clamp as tight as some other on-ear headphones, they may cause fatigue after a full workday. They also block very little background noise, so they aren't a good choice if you get easily distracted by coworkers.
- Outstanding 55-hour battery life.
- Sleek and well-built design.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Dedicated app with parametric EQ.
- Only decently comfortable.
- Physical controls aren't the easiest to use.
- Poor noise isolation.
The JBL CLUB 700BT can only be used via Bluetooth or with a wire. Therefore, they can't be used wirelessly with an Xbox One or PS4. While they work with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their high latency and sub-par integrated microphone make them a poor choice.
The JBL CLUB 700BT are decent headphones for wired gaming. They can easily be plugged into the controller of a PS4 or Xbox One, and thanks to their audio cable's in-line mic, you can talk to your teammates. Unfortunately, they aren't the most comfortable, so they likely aren't the best choice for extended gaming marathons.
- Outstanding 55-hour battery life.
- Sleek and well-built design.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Dedicated app with parametric EQ.
- Only decently comfortable.
- Physical controls aren't the easiest to use.
- Poor noise isolation.
The JBL CLUB 700BT are mediocre headphones for phone calls. While they have an integrated mic, it isn't the best, and your voice sounds muffled, lacking in detail, and distorted. The integrated mic also struggles to separate your voice from moderate ambient noise such as a busy street. That said, they have an in-line mic on their included audio cable, which is handy if you prefer a wired connection.
- Outstanding 55-hour battery life.
- Sleek and well-built design.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Dedicated app with parametric EQ.
- Only decently comfortable.
- Physical controls aren't the easiest to use.
- Poor noise isolation.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 25, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Jun 01, 2020: Review published.
- Updated May 26, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated May 19, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The JBL CLUB 700BT are decent Bluetooth on-ear headphones. They look quite a bit more premium and durable than the JBL Live 400BT Wireless, though their sound profile isn't quite as well-balanced out-of-the-box. They also don't block very much background noise, and if you want something that'll give you some peace and quiet, consider the Beats Solo Pro, which do a much better job thanks to their ANC feature. Check out our recommendations for the best on-ear headphones, the best wireless Bluetooth headphones, or the best headphones overall.
The Marshall MID ANC Wireless are slightly better Bluetooth on-ear headphones for mixed usage than the JBL CLUB 700BT. The Marshall have a better hard carrying case, much better controls, and an iconic retro design that some people may love. They also have a slightly better-balanced sound profile that's much more consistent among various users and better noise isolation thanks to their ANC feature, though it still works only decently well. The JBL have a much longer 55-hour battery life and a dedicated companion app that lets you customize their sound via a parametric EQ.
The JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless are better headphones than the JBL E55BT Wireless. The 700BT are on-ear headphones with a drastically longer 55-hour battery and a better control scheme that's slightly easier to use and offers more functionality. They also look and feel better built and have a better-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box. They also have access to a good companion app with a fully parametric EQ, while the E55BT don't have customization options. While neither headphones do a very good job at blocking out background noise, the 700BT leak much less audio, so you can turn up your music to mask noises without bothering those nearby. The E55BT have an over-ear design that some people may prefer for extended periods.
The JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless are slightly better Bluetooth on-ear headphones than the Beats Solo3 2018. The JBL have more a more robust control scheme, a slightly better-balanced sound profile, a longer battery life, and a better app that includes a parametric EQ and presets. On the other hand, the Beats' sound profile is more consistent among users and reseats, and they feel more stable on the head.
The Beats Solo Pro and the JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless are both decent Bluetooth on-ear headphones. The JBL are more comfortable as they don't clamp nearly as tightly. They also have a significantly longer battery and a better-dedicated companion app with a parametric EQ. On the other hand, the Beats feel more durable, have a more neutral default sound profile, much better noise isolation thanks to their ANC feature, and offer seamless pairing to Apple devices.
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