JBL Tune 670NC
Shure SRH440-E
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Shure SRH440-E
The Shure SRH440 headphones are praised for their neutral, balanced sound and excellent isolation, making them ideal for studio monitoring and music production. However, comfort is a significant drawback, with many users finding the ear pads shallow and the headband pressure uncomfortable for long sessions. The removable cable and durable build are appreciated, but the headphones require an amplifier to perform at their best and lack bass impact for casual listeners.
Pros
- Neutral and balanced sound
- Excellent noise isolation
- Removable locking cable
- Solid and durable build
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long sessions
- Shallow ear pads
- Tight headband pressure
- Requires amplifier for best sound
- Lacks bass impact
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 670NC | Shure SRH440-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions | — |
| Headband | padded headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 44 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 107 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | adaptive_noise_cancellation, 5.3, 70 hours, Detachable, voice, Wireless, On Ear, dynamic_driver, 32 ohm, 10 meters, 1 x JBL Tune 670NC headphones | Shure SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones, Enhanced Frequency Response and Extended Range for Home and Studio Recording, with Detachable Coiled Cable, Carrying Bag and 1/4" Adapter (SRH440) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min=3hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 690 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Shure SRH440-E
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.