Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2
Audio-Technica
59 Overall Score
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JBL Tune 670NC
JBL
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Professional Grade Earpad/Headband Materials | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | Professional Grade Earpad/Headband Materials | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 28 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC | 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 | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | AT Connect App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %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
Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2
No current pricing available
JBL Tune 670NC
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tune 670NC
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
