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JBL Everest 310 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JBL Everest 310 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Everest 310
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

52%

5.2

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Battery

4%

8.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 68%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JBL Everest 310

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

52%

5.2

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Battery

4%

8.6

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
JBL Everest 310 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Audio latency
197 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 197 ms, higher audio latency than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
610 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 610 mAh, higher battery capacity than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
JBL
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
230 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 230 g, heavier than 53.6% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.5, lower clamp force than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 5.3% of headphones.
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JBL Everest 310 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 0.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.5 vs 4.3
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.15 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.148 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 47 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (197 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    197 ms vs 150 ms
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    JBL Everest 310 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    JBL Everest 310 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.8 vs 7.3).
    6.8 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    JBL Everest 310 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    JBL Everest 310 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.8 vs 7.3).
    6.8 vs 7.27
  • 88.9% more expensive
    JBL Everest 310 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£170 vs £90).
    £170 vs £90
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 g vs 218 g
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 47 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (197 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    197 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
AHFRICKIN
≈ estimated
01/08/2017
Long-term test · one week of use, hands-on review
Verdict
JBL Everest 310 is recommended for comfort and sound quality, despite a tight fit and awkward buttons.
9.0
AHFRICKIN
≈ estimated
23/07/2017
Unboxing · first impressions and a first review
Verdict
JBL Everest 310 is pretty nice and recommended, based on first impressions.
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Not graded
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

R
rtings.com
28/02/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Everest 310 Wireless Headphones Review - RTINGS.com
areadvd.de
21/08/2017
Test · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The JBL Everest 310 is a comfortable, detailed on-ear Bluetooth pair with excellent calls, though its build and controls are only ordinary for its class.
gymjunkies.nl
09/01/2018
Personal review · Travel and workouts
Verdict
The JBL Everest 310 is an on-ear pair with clear sound and easy call handling, best for travel, walks and calmer workouts.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JBL Everest 310

  • Exceptional sound quality with a natural, balanced sound profile
  • Excellent battery life, typically providing around 20 to 24 hours per charge
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to a tight, secure seal
  • Unique ShareMe 2.0 feature allowing users to share audio with another Bluetooth headset
  • Comfortable ear padding and a lightweight design suitable for long listening sessions
  • Includes a high-quality, durable hard carrying case for protection

What customers don't like about JBL Everest 310

  • On-ear design can cause discomfort or 'ear fatigue' after extended use, especially for users with larger heads
  • Physical control buttons can be difficult to distinguish by touch due to crowded placement
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), making them less effective for noisy environments like plane travel
  • The fit can feel unstable during physical activities, often sliding when the user bends over or moves vigorously
  • Does not include a dedicated mobile app for custom EQ tuning or battery level monitoring
  • The printed user manual and quick-start guide are often cited as being too small to read easily

Verdict

The JBL Everest 310 is a wireless on-ear headphone featuring 40mm drivers and a dynamic frequency response range of 10Hz to 22kHz. It provides up to 20 hours of battery life with a quick 2-hour recharge via micro-USB and utilizes Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. Key characteristics include the ShareMe 2.0 technology for wireless audio sharing with other Bluetooth headsets, an echo-canceling microphone for hands-free calls, and a foldable ergonomic design with a premium hard carrying case. Main pros include its multi-point connection capability, long-lasting battery, and balanced JBL Pro Audio sound. However, notable cons include an on-ear design that may cause ear fatigue during extended sessions, limited passive noise isolation, and high latency that can impact gaming or video synchronization.

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