JBL Tune 670NC
Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
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
Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
The Audio-Technica ATH-A550Z is praised for its exceptional sound quality, with clear highs, detailed mids, and a well-balanced bass that doesn't overpower. Users highlight its impressive soundstage and instrument separation, making it ideal for critical listening and gaming. However, comfort is a recurring concern, with some finding the ear pads too small or the headband fatiguing over long sessions. The non-replaceable cable and mediocre noise isolation are also noted as drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Clear highs and detailed mids
- Well-balanced bass
- Impressive soundstage
- Great instrument separation
Cons
- Comfort issues with ear pads
- Non-replaceable cable
- Mediocre noise isolation
- Long cable can be annoying
- Sound leakage
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 670NC | Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions | soft premium-grade earpads |
| Headband | padded headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 45 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 44 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | 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 | 1.2192000150680542 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
Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
