Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

Audio-Technica
47 Overall Score
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JBL Tune 670NC

JBL Tune 670NC

JBL
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

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

Scores

Budget
Audio-Technica
51
JBL
90
Commute
Audio-Technica
41
JBL
81
Gaming
Audio-Technica
44
JBL
79
Work
Audio-Technica
35
JBL
78
Music
Audio-Technica
57
JBL
74
Studio
Audio-Technica
65
JBL
71
Calls
Audio-Technica
23
JBL
64

Specifications

Audio-Technica ATH-M50XJBL Tune 670NC
Design
Form Factorover-earon-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.17 kg0.17 kg
Ear Cushionprofessional-grade earpad and headband materialsoft ear cushions
Headbandprofessional-grade earpad and headband materialpadded headband
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size45 mm★32 mm
Drivers11
Freq Min15 Hz★20 Hz
Freq Max28 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB★
Max SPL—95 dB★
Hi-Res Audio—✗
CodecsSOUND ACCURACY - Experience precise audio reproduction with 45mm large-aperture drivers, delivering exceptional clarity and detailed sound for critical monitoring.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 Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓✓
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m1.2192000150680542 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

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

  • Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong sound (77th percentile)
  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • 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

Verdict

★ Winner: JBL Tune 670NC

Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.

JBL Tune 670NC Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute