Dali IO-12 203122

Dali IO-12 203122

Dali
48 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 670NC

JBL Tune 670NC

JBL
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dali IO-12 203122

85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

The DALI IO-12 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, featuring a wide soundstage, deep bass, and clear highs. Users praise the innovative SMC driver technology, comfortable design, and versatile wireless/wired connectivity. However, one reviewer reported clicking/popping issues with their first unit, and another expressed mild disappointment, suggesting the price may not always match the experience.

Pros
  • Exceptional sound quality with wide soundstage
  • Innovative SMC driver technology
  • Comfortable and premium design
  • Versatile wireless and wired connectivity
  • Impressive battery life up to 35 hours
Cons
  • Clicking/popping issues on some units
  • Limited noise cancellation control
  • Slightly warm during long sessions
  • High price may not always match experience
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Comfort 4
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Noise cancellation 3
👍 Connectivity 3

JBL Tune 670NC

87 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Noise cancellation 4
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Comfort 2
👍 Value for money 3
👎 Build quality 1

Scores

Budget
Dali
50
JBL
90
Commute
Dali
37
JBL
81
Gaming
Dali
43
JBL
79
Work
Dali
37
JBL
78
Music
Dali
45
JBL
74
Studio
Dali
38
JBL
71
Calls
Dali
30
JBL
64

Specifications

Dali IO-12 203122JBL Tune 670NC
Design
Form Factorover-earon-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable—✓★
Weight—0.17 kg★
Ear CushionLeathersoft ear cushions
Headbandreal leatherpadded headband
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size—32 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance25 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB★
Max SPL—95 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓★✗
CodecsaptX AdaptiveSBC, 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
Detachable Cable—✓★
Cable Length—1.2192000150680542 m
Battery
Battery Life35 hrs70 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

Dali IO-12 203122

  • Strong sound (75th percentile)
  • Strong battery (74th percentile)
  • Strong anc (73rd percentile)
  • Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)
  • Below average build (34th 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

Dali IO-12 203122

No current pricing available

JBL Tune 670NC

Verdict

★ Winner: JBL Tune 670NC

Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.

JBL Tune 670NC Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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