Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, premium materials, and outstanding comfort. Users praise the natural, balanced audio signature and effective noise cancellation, though some note the high price and minor connectivity quirks. A few reviewers compare them favorably to competitors like Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Focal, highlighting superior build and sound neutrality.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium materials and build
- Outstanding comfort for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- High price point
- No D/A converter
- Midrange lacking for some
- Connectivity issues with Windows volume control
- Default sound modes initially unappealing
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
Scores
Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | aluminium | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 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 | 40 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,200 mAh★ | 690 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (35th 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
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
JBL Tune 670NC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
