Today there is the Tribit QuietPlus 78 vs JBL-E55BT, once again an inexpensive entry-level ANC headphone. Both models are in the same price range, and it is worth comparing the two models.
General
| Tribit QuietPlus 78 | JBL-E55BT | |
| $ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Brand | QuietPlus | JBL |
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Colors | Black | Blue, Black, White, Red |
| Battery life | 30 Hours | 20 Hours |
| Weight | 270 g | 231.6 g |
| Connectivity | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth |
Design
| Tribit QuietPlus 78 | JBL-E55BT | |
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Cancelling | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.82 x 7.01 x 3.94 inches | 4.17 x 9.61 x 8.82 inches |
| Foldable Design | Yes | Yes |
Tribit QuietPlus 78
The Tribit QuietPlus 78 looks chic and simple. It is made of matt, glossy plastic, and on the outside of the ear cups, we discreetly see the Tribit logo. A chrome-look ring also decorates the outside. All in all, the headphones look chic, simple, and valuable.
The headband has a cushion on the inside, which is covered with non-slip rubber. This rubber prevents the penetration of dirt and can also be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. The earpads are covered with soft, comfortable synthetic leather, and these pads are also sewn. They lie comfortably on the skin and are filled with memory foam, which adapts comfortably. The inner surface of the cushions is 5.5 cm high and 4 cm wide in the middle. My ears fit in well, but the area shouldn’t be smaller.
Both auricles have a ball joint which allows them to be adapted to the shape of the head. The leeway here is significantly less than with real joints, but everything fits very well with me.
The headband is adjustable in height, and the mechanism runs smoothly. As we can see, the temples here are reinforced with metal, as is so often the case. It is also possible to fold the headphones at the two joints. This makes it compact and can be stowed in the enclosed hard-shell transport box. The joints are made of metal, and I took a few photos here once.
The weight of the headphones is around 280 grams, and therefore they are in the middle of the field in terms of weight, not really heavy but also not extremely light. Let’s get to the comfort of wearing. The headphones sit tight or have a higher contact pressure. As always, this has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it does not slip when we move harder.
JBL-E55BT
The headset weighs about 225 grams and has soft ear cups made of artificial leather. The feel of this synthetic leather. The auricles adapt very well to the shape of the head, thanks to the two flexible joints. One joint adjusts horizontally and the second vertically. In addition, the headphones can be rotated 90 degrees, as we can see in the picture above.
The inner surface of the auricle is 6 cm high and 4 cm wide. The height of the cushion is 2 cm, and the width is approx. 1.5 cm. The headband is adjustable in height and covered with a beautiful fabric. However, there is no active padding.
It sits well with me and doesn’t pinch. Theoretically, we could go jogging with it, but we don’t recommend it because the top of the headband fabric would absorb the sweat, and you can’t easily clean it. With jerky movements such as jumping or braking abruptly, the headphones slip on me.
Features
| Tribit QuietPlus 78 | JBL-E55BT | |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Music Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Yes | No |
| Frequency Response | 17 Hz to 22 kHz | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms |
Battery
| Tribit QuietPlus 78 | JBL-E55BT | |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charging Time | 2-3 hours | 2 hours |
| Charging Port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
Tribit QuietPlus 78
The enclosed cable is quite short and only 17 cm long without a plug. As soon as the current flows, the LED on the headphones lights up red. After around three hours, the headphones are fully charged, and the light changes from red to blue. The runtime is up to 35 hours. Without the ANC, of ​​course, it lasts longer than with. The headphones also have a quick charge function because 10 minutes of charging provides up to 4 hours of battery life.
The Quiet Plus 78 is switched on via the button with the circle symbol, and if we press and hold it for a long time, the LED starts to flash alternately red and blue, and the pairing mode is active. We can now select the Quiet Plus 78 in the Bluetooth settings. There are also voice messages, “power on,” “pairing,” and “connection successful.”
Multi pairing is also possible, i.e., we can connect the headphones to two devices; see instructions.
JBL-E55BT
The JBL E55BT has an integrated battery that is charged via the micro-USB port on the headphones. The scope of delivery includes an orange USB cable with a micro USB plug at one end and a normal USB plug (USB-A) at the other end. The large USB plug is plugged into the PC or a USB socket adapter for charging. When the headphones are connected to the power supply, the LED on the charging socket starts to glow red. When the battery is fully charged, this LED goes out.
Connectivity
| Tribit QuietPlus 78 | JBL-E55BT | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Device Connection | No | No |
| Connection | Wireless | Wireless |
| Range | 100 m | 100 m |
Tribit QuietPlus 78
All elements are located on the right auricle. First of all, there are three control buttons.
Pressing the circle button once pauses or resumes music.
If the circle button is pressed twice quickly, the voice assistant opens.
If we press the circle button for a long time, this switches the headphones on or off.
The button with the two dots increases the volume by briefly pressing it. The internal volume of the headphones is increased, not that of the cell phone. So this is separate.
The same applies to the button with a dot, but the volume is reduced here.
However, if we press and hold the button with the two dots for about two seconds, a song is skipped forward. The same process jumps back to the other key, the one with a period, then a song back.
We can also manage calls:
Reject a call: press and hold the circle key.
Accepting/hanging up a call: press the round button once.
Redial: Press the 1-point and 2-point key at the same time.
We also see the ANC control button here. With it, we can switch through the following modes:
Noise-canceling low (counter noise is quieter, doesn’t really filter bass)
Noise-canceling high (counter noise significantly louder, filters out the depths)
Ambient sound in the environment is passed through the microphone into the headphones. Practical for making phone calls.
Noise-canceling
Last but not least, there is also the 3.5 mm jack connection because we can also use the headphones via cable. The enclosed cable is approx—120 cm long without the plug.
JBL-E55BT
On the right ear cup, we have, first of all, the on / off switch. To switch on the headphones, we push them up briefly and release them. To switch the headphones off again, we repeat this process. When the headphones are switched on and off, a tone sounds in the ear cups, and the LED also lights up. Next, we have the three-button media controls. The first button has a plus symbol. As you have probably already guessed, this button increases the volume. However, if this button is held down for 3 seconds, the music player jumps to the next song.
A running song can be paused with the button in the middle or played a paused song again. In short, this button has play and pause functions. If it’s a call get on the smartphone, this may be a pressure on the middle button believed to be and pushes her the center button when already running a call, so it hangs up. If you press and hold the middle button for an incoming call for three seconds, you will reject it.
The last button has a minus symbol. I can use it to lower the volume. However, if pressed and held for three seconds, the music player should jump to the previous song. My Android music player just replayed the current song from the beginning and didn’t skip to the next song.
Under the media control, we have the already shown 2.5 mm jack connection, and below or next to it (see picture above), there is a black hole. This black hole is a microphone that can be used to make phone calls. Last but not least, we have an oval button on which the Bluetooth symbol is shown.
There is a remote control or rather a button in the jack cable. If this button is pressed when a song is playing, it pauses, and if it is pressed again, the song continues. To skip forward a song, the button has to be pressed twice in quick succession. If it is pressed three times quickly, you should skip a song forward. Pressing it three times did not affect my Android player. If the button is pressed when a call comes in, it will be accepted.
Conclusion!
Tribit QuietPlus 78
The price of the Tribit QuietPlus 78 is currently around 85 USD. So it is an inexpensive entry-level model. The craft looks really good on me, and the design is simple, chic, and not too intrusive. Due to their firm fit, the headphones are also very suitable for sporting activities. The rubber upholstery is easy to clean and does not allow dirt to penetrate the upholstery. We couldn’t find any noticeable lip asynchrony here, but we can use the headphones at any time via cable, and there is really no latency.
The ANC is an entry-level ANC but delivers an excellent performance, especially when it comes to aircraft cabin noise. There are deficits in mids and highs in the sound, which we can easily compensate with an equalizer.
JBL-E55BT
The JBL sounds a lot better and costs a little less. The JBL headphones can be connected via Bluetooth or cable, whereby the cable operation, as always, does not require a battery. As with many other Bluetooth headphones, it is possible to connect the headphones to two smartphones simultaneously (multipoint). The wearing comfort of the JBL is really very good, and we personally really like the design. The most important difference between the JBL and Sony headphones was definitely the sound quality.
