The JBL Everest 710 Wireless are decently versatile over-ear headphones with a good audio reproduction and a unique sharing functionality. This lets you connect them to any other Bluetooth headset so both can play the same content. They're well-padded and comfortable to wear for a while, but some may experience noticeable gaps in the fit around your ears. This also means their isolation performance isn’t great, and they won’t be great for commuting. On the upside, they're well-built and aren’t as creaky as the JBL Everest 310 Wireless on-ear model. They also have amazing 31-hour battery life and excellent wireless range.
Our Verdict
The JBL Everest 710 are adequate for mixed usage. They have a good audio reproduction and will be fairly versatile for a wide variety of music genres. They're comfortable headphones, but they sit awkwardly on the head, and achieving a tight seal without any gaps seems somewhat difficult. This means they don’t isolate well and aren’t ideal for blocking out ambient noise while commuting or at the office. Their bulky over-ear design isn’t very stable and will come off your head easily during physical activity. Also, since they're Bluetooth headphones, their latency might be a bit high for watching TV, and they won’t be suitable for gaming unless you use them wired.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Comfortable and durable design.
- Unique music sharing feature.
- Excellent battery life.
- Sub-par noise isolation.
- Gaps can be felt in the seal around the ears.
- Bass delivery is inconsistent across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The JBL Everest 710 aren't bad for neutral sound. They have deep and well-balanced bass, an even mid-range, and a great treble range. However, their bass performance is inconsistent across different users, their mid-range is a bit forward and intense, and their treble is uneven on some S and T sounds. Nevertheless, these headphones are great for a wide variety of music genres and are comfortable for long listening sessions. However, you can’t EQ them to your liking.
The JBL Everest 710 are decent for commute and travel. While they're comfortable to wear and their battery life is amazing for long flights, their fit isn’t ideal and doesn’t block much noise, especially not in the bass range where engine rumbles sit. They aren’t the most portable headphones, but they come with a nice case when you’re on the move. Also, since they don’t leak too much, you might be able to raise your listening volume a bit without disturbing people around you.
The JBL Everest 710 are satisfactory for sports and fitness. These headphones are comfortable, but they might feel a bit loose on your head. This means they aren’t very stable, meaning they won’t be ideal for this use case. Also, since they don’t have a tight fit and don’t create a great seal around your ears, they let a decent amount of airflow in, which cools your ears and impacts this use case score. Like most over-ears, their bulky design isn’t ideal for sports, and these aren't designed as sports headphones.
The JBL Everest 710 are decent for office use. They're very comfortable to wear for a few hours, and you won’t have to worry about your battery dying thanks to their 31 hours of continuous playback. Their isolation performance isn’t the best, but they do a decent job against ambient chatter and A/C system noises. They also support multi-device pairing, convenient if you want to switch between your PC and phone.
The JBL Everest 710 aren't suitable for wireless gaming. When used wirelessly, they can't connect with Xbox or PlayStation consoles and have too much latency for gaming on PCs. Their integrated microphone performance is also mediocre for online gaming. However, when you use them wired with the in-line microphone, they can be a decent option if you game in a quiet room since they don’t isolate against ambient noise. If you want to use these headphones for this use, you’ll have to use them wired.
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- Updated Mar 26, 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 26, 2019: Review published.
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The JBL Everest 710 are good-sounding closed-back headphones that set themselves apart by their comfortable build and their music sharing feature. However, the fit isn’t perfect, and some may feel gaps in the seal around the ears, which makes their delivery inconsistent. Also, their isolation performance is disappointing.
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The JBL Everest 710 Wireless and JBL Everest 310 Wireless are basically the same headphones, but the 710 is the over-ear model while the 310 is the on-ear one. The Everest 710 are more versatile as they are more comfortable and better-built. They also have a more accurate bass and an overall better sound. On the other hand, the Everest 310 are more consistent across different users and are slightly less bulky than their over-ear variant.
The JBL Everest 710 Wireless are better headphones than the JBL E55BT Wireless. They are more comfortable and better built, which gives them a more premium feel. Their battery life is noticeably longer, and they have a unique music-sharing feature. They also have a more neutral-sounding audio reproduction, so fans of bass may prefer the sound of the E55BT. Also, the E55BT are a bit tighter on the head, offer better stability, and are more affordable than the Everest 710.
If the thing you care about the most is sound, then the Plantronics Backbeat Go 810 Wireless are a better option than the JBL Everest 710 Wireless. On top of having a neutral out-of-the-box sound profile, you also have access to EQ presets. However, the JBLs are better built and are noticeably more comfortable. They also have an amazing battery life and have a unique music-sharing feature. The Plantronics also have a noise cancelling feature. Although it doesn’t do a great job, it will still be better than the JBLs.
The JBL Everest 710 Wireless and the JBL E65BTNC Wireless are both decent mixed usage headphones, but the E65BTNC might be a more versatile pair thanks to their active noise cancellation, which makes them a better option for commuting and the office. On the other hand, the Everest 710 have longer battery life and a more neutral sound, but some may prefer the thumpy bass of the E65BTNC. The E65BTNC also have lower latency via Bluetooth.
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