In-Ear Bluetooth Earphones: JBL Tune 205BT Review

JBL launched the Tune 205BT in-ear Bluetooth earphones in 2019, which lots of users found to be very good. The main reason is that the in-ear wearing style combines the advantages of the flat plugs with the in-ear plugs, and the price is made cheaper under the premise of guaranteed sound quality, which has gained the favor of entry-level earphone enthusiasts.

Tune 205BT in-ear Bluetooth earphones has received a lot of attention from the media and professionals, allowing JBL to seize the market opportunity, So in this post, let's go through the reviews from users to learn about how these in-ear Bluetooth earphones perform!

Basic information about JBL Tune 205BT:

JBL Tune 205BT reviews from users

Product name: JBL Tune 205BT

Price: $24.40

Rating: 4.0 (out of 5)

Where to buy: Amazon.com or JBL Official Website

Review 1: ★★★★★

Reviewed in the United States:

“I got these just to hold me over until I could find some better ones, but there is no need to replace em. These are the best Bluetooth headphones (for me) I have bought. They stay in the ear really well and I do not notice the weight of the controls or cables at all. The controls are intuitive and it pairs fast with my iPhone. Then most importantly, they sound fantastic. I am very pleased with these and am looking at getting another pair.”

Review 2: ★★★★☆

Reviewed in the United States:

“They have a short maybe 30 minute break in period. I was disappointed with sound quality at first, but within 30 minutes they sounded twice as loud and good. The sound stage is quite separated at this price point, and the drums are so punchy and clear. Vocals are super accurate and come through clean as hell. Bass is also quite decent, but different types are better than others. Overall very premium sound quality for the price, especially the vocals, drums, and bass. The cymbals are surprisingly average, but overall they are great.

They are also quite comfortable. I don’t know if I could wear them for hours with no pain or irritation at all, but most headphones hurt my ears instantly. These fit similarly to apple AirPods and EarPods and are about as comfortable.

I’ve only had them one day, so no idea how the longevity or reliability is. Seen some reviews that the charging port breaks easily.”

Review 3: ★★★☆☆

Reviewed in the United States:

“The sound is good. They fit well in my ears almost like they were molded for me. The only thing that is bad is the material. The earbuds are hard plastic and does not feel soft in my ears at all. I can deal with it, but I'd recommend people get softer earbuds.”

Review 4: ★★☆☆☆

Reviewed in the United States:

“Cheap, so you get what you pay for. Both rubber boots came off the earbuds within a month. The battery life is pretty bad, honestly, and it’s hard to control the volume. The design of the clip that attaches the two wires together to secure them under your chin is also pretty bad. It’s hard to clip without looking at it. I assume it’s intended that you clip it before to put them on, then adjust the length of the wires. But that’s pretty dumb. They’re not as awful overall as the aforesaid might make them sound, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend them.”

Review 5: ★★★★☆

Reviewed in the United Kingdom:

“I purchased these and the JBL Reflect Contour 2.0 to give blue tooth earphones a go. These are good, the other pair are awful and I have given them a 2 star review.

The sound quality is good and the shape of the earphones is more like the old style, before everything was an awkward tube shape that had to be lodged into your ear. My only issue is that the headphones aren't great at staying in your ear and the volume adjustment can weigh one of the headphones down a bit. But if you are just out for a stroll these are fine. If you are just sitting in your garden or the park etc they are perfect.”

Review 6: ★★★☆☆

Reviewed in the United Kingdom:

“The sound quality is good, but a few things let it down, literally. I find the volume control part to weigh them down a bit, so if you only wear one it will eventually fall down. Also after a couple months of use the rubber cap covering the earphone has come off and could potentially get stuck in the ear. This was a second choice for me as I find it hard to get earphones that I like and actually fit.”

Review 7: ★★★★☆

Reviewed in Germany:

“As usual from JBL, the sound just right is good. It is also easy to make calls with it and the other person understands everything well. Also nice is the half in-ear version, as it is just much nicer for me personally to wear it for so longer. But if there is a star deduction because the market is full of such headphones and others have just solved it better, such as versions with “magnetic closure”, the JBL are simply feather-light and therefore also slide quite easily with a lot of movement, depending on what you do, I personally do not find them suitable for sports.”

Review 8: ★★★☆☆

Reviewed in the United Kingdom:

“Sound quality is not the usual JBL, JBL has great sound, but these aren't that great, and the fitting comfort isn't great, it would be good if these came with a rubber housing so they won't fall out your ears, a bit overpriced considering that the sound isn't great, has that cheap sound of plastic rubbing on metal, the JBL 105BT have a better sound and cheaper, I'd recommend those to these JBL 205BT.”

Review 9: ★★★★★

Reviewed in the United States:

“I love these! I have several pairs of Bluetooth headphones. These are my instant favorites. Sound quality is excellent, they don't block outside noise so I can still hear what is happening around me. Or I can crank em up and enjoy my best sounding headphones. I wish the battery lasted longer but it's good enough. The profile is very small, I can wear them under my helmet, that's what I bought them for and they are perfect.”

Review 10: ★☆☆☆☆

Reviewed in the Netherlands:

“This is my 3rd time buying this type of headphones and i was always pleased with them. This time how ever I thought i buy them of amazon and I’m already regretting it. It cost me maybe 8 euro less but the battery is so bad that I can’t even listen 1 hour before it shuts off. Totally the worse choice I could ever make for 8 euro less. Shipping time was good however but who cares if they don’t work.”

While most users give these in-ear earphones positive reviews, there are still some issues with these Bluetooth earphones. For example: the battery life is short, the earphones fall off easily, cannot be worn securely and are uncomfortable to wear. In this regard, users said that these in-ear Bluetooth earphones are not recommended for purchase.

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