The JBL Everest 110 Wireless are all-around decent wireless in-ears. They're versatile for most uses but won’t be ideal for watching video content and gaming. They have a bass-heavy sound profile, are decently comfortable, and their design is stable, thanks to their fins. If you’re looking for a single pair of portable headphones that can do a decent job at pretty much everything, the JBL are a good option.
Our Verdict
The JBL Everest 110 are satisfactory for mixed usage. They have a bass-heavy sound profile that's well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop. On the upside, they create a good seal and have great isolation performance, which is good for commuting and the office. Their design with stability fins is great for sports, and the small buds won’t make you sweat more when being active. However, like most Bluetooth headphones, their latency may be too high for watching TV and gaming.
- Stable design for sports.
- Decently durable build.
- Great isolation performance.
- Cheap and hard-to-use in-line remote.
- No customization options.
- In-ear fit might not be comfortable for everyone.
The JBL Everest 110 are fair for neutral sound. They have a powerful, extended, and consistent bass, a good mid-range, and a great and well-balanced treble. However, the bass is slightly boomy, and their mid-range makes vocals and lead instruments sound thick and cluttered. Most people will find these headphones versatile enough for most music, but they might be better suited for bass-heavy genres.
The JBL Everest 110 are good for commuting. Their in-ear fit blocks ambient noise, and their passive isolation is good enough for commuting. They block a surprising amount of lower-end sounds like engine rumbles, which is good. Their 9-hour battery life is also good for long rides or flights, and they're decently comfortable to wear for a while.
The JBL Everest 110 are good for sports. The wireless in-ear design is portable and easy to carry around. Also, thanks to their stability fins, they have a secure fit and won’t pop out of your ears while exercising. The small bud design also doesn’t trap heat in your ear and won’t make you sweat more than usual. Unfortunately, they don't have an official IP rating for dust and water resistance.
The JBL Everest 110 are alright for the office. They isolate a great amount of ambient chatter and higher frequency noises like A/C systems, and they practically don’t leak, meaning you won’t bother your colleagues. Also, they're decently comfortable, but some people may feel like the in-ear fit isn’t ideal for a whole workday. If you use them during your commute, they might not have a battery life long enough to use during the full day and will need daily charging.
The JBL Everest 110 are poor for gaming. These headphones aren’t designed for gaming purposes. Their latency will be too high for this use, and if you play multiplayer games, their in-line microphone isn’t great and won’t be the best option for communicating with friends and teammates.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 27, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Mar 29, 2019: Review published.
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The JBL Everest 110 are decent in-ears that don’t particularly stand out in any category. They're good all-around headphones that you can use in a variety of uses. However, their sound profile is a bit bass-heavy, and their in-line remote isn’t the easiest to use.
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The Jaybird X4 Wireless are better headphones than the JBL Everest 110 Wireless. They feel more high-end and better-built, and their default audio reproduction is slightly more accurate. Also, they have an EQ that lets you customize their sound to your liking, which is nice. Their earbud-like tips are also more comfortable for most, and they also come with foam tips. However, the Jaybird have a restrictive charging cradle and less battery life than the JBL.
The JBL Everest 110 Wireless and Beats BeatsX Wireless are very similar headphones when it comes to their test performances. However, the Beats have an around-the-neck design, which is significantly different than the usual wireless in-ear build of the JBL. Sound-wise, the Beats are more neutral but may lack a bit of detail in the treble range. On the other hand, the JBL will sound boomier and are better suited for bass-heavy music. The JBL are also slightly more comfortable, but the noise isolation performance of the Beats is slightly better.
If sound and comfort are the most important criteria for you, then the Bose SoundSport Wireless are a better option than the JBL Everest 110 Wireless. Their earbud fit doesn’t enter your ear canal and they sound accurate and well-balanced. On the other hand, since they are semi-open backs, they don’t isolate well. The JBL is noticeably better in that category, making them a better option for commuting and blocking out ambient chatter at the office. The JBL also have noticeably more battery life, but can’t connect to two devices like the Bose can.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are better mixed usage headphones than the JBL Everest 110 Wireless. Their fit is more stable for sports and their in-line remote is easier to use than the JBL’s. Their frequency response is a bit flatter and more well-balanced, but the difference in sound between those two headphones is negligible. On the other side, the Reflect Mini 2’s microphone is mediocre and doesn't do well in moderately loud environments. However, they do come with a small rubberized case, which the Everest 110 lack.
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