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JBL Synchros E10 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JBL Synchros E10 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 Synchros E10
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

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6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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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Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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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Score components

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 75%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JBL Synchros E10

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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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Score components:

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

4.7
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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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Popularity:
JBL Synchros E10 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 64.3% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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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Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
9 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 9 mm, smaller driver size than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
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
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% 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
?
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
JBL
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
10 g
This pair of headphones weighs 10 g, lighter than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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JBL Synchros E10 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 95.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (10 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    10 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3.6x cheaper
    JBL Synchros E10 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 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
  • 3.6x cheaper
    JBL Synchros E10 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 95.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (10 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    10 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    JBL Synchros E10 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 7.3).
    6.7 vs 7.27
  • 7.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    JBL Synchros E10
    the average pair of headphones
    JBL Synchros E10 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.47 vs 8).
    7.47 vs 8
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    JBL Synchros E10 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 7.3).
    6.7 vs 7.27
  • 7.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JBL Synchros E10
    the average pair of headphones
    JBL Synchros E10 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.47 vs 8).
    7.47 vs 8
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Data Dock
✓ explicit
19/11/2016
Hands-on review · sound, buttons and call tests
Verdict
JBL Synchros E10 offers clear sound and a mic that works well, making it a good pick among branded in-ear headphones with a mic.
8.0
Gabe Bickel
≈ estimated
18/09/2016
Short hands-on review · sound, comfort and cable tests
Verdict
JBL Synchros E10 is a comfortable, bass-heavy budget earbud worth a look for bass fans on a budget.
7.0
Technewlogy
≈ estimated
29/11/2014
Unboxing · first impressions and quick sound check
Verdict
JBL Synchros E10 has good sound and a comfortable fit, but its build quality falls short of what the price suggests.
Brand video
Not graded
Not graded
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
13/08/2014
Expert review · Budget bass earphones
Verdict
The JBL Synchros E10 is a budget earphone with deep, distortion-free bass, but its muted high-mids make vocals and detail sound dull.
thephonograph.net
13/08/2018
Lab test · Budget in-ear
Verdict
The JBL Synchros E10 is a light, bassy budget in-ear that stays comfortable and leaks little sound, though its dark treble lacks detail.
au.pcmag.com
14/08/2014
Listening test · Budget in-ear
Verdict
The JBL Synchros E10 is a cheap, bass-heavy in-ear with clean low end and a handy remote, but its muted high mids suit only bass lovers.
uk.pcmag.com
13/08/2014
Review · Bass-focused in-ear
Verdict
The JBL Synchros E10 suits bass fans on a tight budget, delivering deep, distortion-free lows but muffled highs that can't match crisper rivals.
kopfhoerer.de
08/02/2016
Review · Budget in-ear earphones
Verdict
The JBL Synchros E10 offers solid sound with good bass when the right ear tip fits, but cable noise and poorly fitting tips spoil the experience.
ljudochbild.se
22/03/2016
Review · Bass-heavy earphones
Verdict
The JBL Synchros E10 suits bass fans who want simple, stylish earphones, but its dominant bass makes bass-heavy tracks tiring over time.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about JBL Synchros E10

  • Powerful bass response with no distortion even at high volumes
  • Affordable, budget-friendly price point
  • Lightweight, stylish design available in multiple vibrant colors
  • Flat, tangle-resistant cable with a slim 3.5mm jack
  • Includes a convenient inline microphone and single-button remote
  • Comfortable fit for long listening sessions due to angled ear-tubes

What customers don't like about JBL Synchros E10

  • Muted or muffled high-mids leading to a lack of overall clarity
  • Single-button remote lacks built-in volume controls
  • Minimal included accessories beyond basic silicone ear tips
  • Sound signature is heavily bass-focused, which may overwhelm some music genres
  • Durability issues reported by some users, including internal breakage over time
  • Lower mids can feel congested or suffer from mid-bass bleed

Verdict

The JBL Synchros E10 is a lightweight (10g) in-ear headphone featuring 8mm or 9mm premium drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 10Hz to 22kHz and a sensitivity of 105dB. Key characteristics include JBL's PureBass performance for enhanced low-end, angled ear-tubes for a secure fit, and a 1.2m tangle-resistant flat cable with a universal one-button inline remote and microphone. Main pros are its powerful, distortion-free bass at high volumes, comfortable ergonomic design, and the inclusion of a lightweight carrying case. However, some users note cons such as a muted high-mid response that can lack crispness, and limited included accessories compared to competitors.

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