Audio-Technica ATH-M70x

★★★☆☆ 3.0 (24)

Tuned as the M-Series flagship for flat, accurate reproduction, these 280g headphones use 45mm drivers and a closed-back design to deliver precise audio with exceptional noise isolation. The robust build incorporates key metal components and includes both coiled and straight detachable cables for versatile studio connectivity. These are best for audio engineers and mixers who prioritize an uncolored frequency response for critical listening over casual enjoyment.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 35
open closed back closed
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x headphones
35 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong build (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
  • Below average mic (18th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
42/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 23 sources · Jul 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '18: 1.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '18: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '19: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 2.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '21: 3.1★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '21: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 2.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 3.3★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 3.0★ · 2 reviews1121125112321Q4 '15Q2 '16Q3 '18Q4 '18Q2 '19Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 32.1
Mic 18.1
Build 77.8
Sound 86.3
Battery 44.7
Comfort 32.3
User Sentiment 1.7
Connectivity 42.5
Social Proof 29.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable No
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 45
Freq Min 5
Freq Max 40000
Impedance 35
Sensitivity 97
Hi-Res Audio No

Noise Control

ANC No
Transparency No

Connectivity

Wireless No
Multipoint No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes

Microphone

Microphone No
NC Mic No
Boom Mic No
Detachable Mic No

Features

Touch Controls No
Gaming Mode No

vs Competition

Spec Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Apple AirPods Max Midnight Technics EAH-A800
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 45 40 42 40 40 40
Impedance Ohms 35 - 470 314 16 34
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.0 5.2
Battery Life Hours - 30 60 30 20 50
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x 32.118.177.886.344.732.31.742.529.1
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare 9899.395.799.476.153.787.197.798.4
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare 9885.392.497.890.787.737.398.167.2
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 9885.377.895.676.153.770.698.987.5
Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare 9883.292.493.269.832.387.194.498.4
Technics EAH-A800 Compare 93.498.377.897.285.953.752.997.460

Usage Scores

Work (28.3)Calls (20.7)Music (52.8)Overall (35.2)Budget (50)Gaming (35.1)Studio (62.3)Commute (34.5)

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