Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
The ATH-AD700X headphones receive mixed feedback. Many praise their exceptional comfort, sound quality, and superb performance for hearing footsteps in online shooters, with some calling them a 'cheat code'. However, significant complaints include a left ear that stopped working within two weeks, a non-detachable cable despite photos showing otherwise, and poor performance for bass-heavy music like hip hop. Overall, they are highly recommended for competitive gaming but not for general music or durability.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Great for hearing footsteps in shooters
- Excellent sound quality
- Competitive gaming advantage
Cons
- Left ear fails within weeks
- Non-detachable cable despite photos
- Poor for bass-heavy music
- No microphone included
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
Scores
Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | raised-fabric | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 30 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Headphones, Black | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| 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 | 3 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
