AKG K702
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
AKG K702
The AKG K702 headphones are praised for their wide soundstage, detailed mids and highs, and exceptional comfort, making them ideal for analytical listening, gaming, and studio mixing. However, users consistently note a lack of bass, especially sub-bass, which can be partially addressed with EQ. They are considered a great value when on sale, but not recommended for bass-heavy music genres like heavy rock.
Pros
- Wide soundstage
- Detailed mids and highs
- Exceptional comfort
- Great for analytical listening
- Good value on sale
Cons
- Lack of bass
- Weak sub-bass
- Requires amplification
- Build feels a bit cheap
- Not for bass-heavy music
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
| AKG K702 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | 3D-foam | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | genuine-leather | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Varimotion two-layer diaphragm | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 62 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | AKG Pro Audio 2458X00190 (K702) Over-Ear, Open-Back, Flat-Wire, Reference Studio 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 | XLR | 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 | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
AKG K702
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- 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 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
