Focal Clear MG

Focal Clear MG

Focal
32 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 670NC

JBL Tune 670NC

JBL
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Focal Clear MG

88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Focal Clear MG headphones deliver exceptional sound quality with detailed mids, punchy bass, and a wide soundstage, especially after a break-in period. Users praise their comfort, build, and luxurious carrying case, but note that the included cables are low-quality and the price is high compared to alternatives like the Hifiman Sundara. Overall, they are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles when paired with a good amp.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Detailed mids and highs
  • Punchy bass
  • Wide soundstage
  • Comfortable fit
Cons
  • Low-quality included cables
  • High price
  • Requires break-in period
  • Needs good amp for best sound
  • Bass not as tight as some alternatives
👍 Sound quality 9
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Comfort 4
👎 Cable quality 3
🤔 Value for money 4
🤔 Break in period 2

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
Focal
36
JBL
90
Commute
Focal
13
JBL
81
Gaming
Focal
16
JBL
79
Work
Focal
10
JBL
78
Music
Focal
31
JBL
74
Studio
Focal
33
JBL
71
Calls
Focal
8
JBL
64

Specifications

Focal Clear MGJBL Tune 670NC
Design
Form Factorover-earon-ear
Open/Closedopenclosed
Foldable✗✓★
Weight3.21 kg0.17 kg★
Ear Cushionmicrofibresoft ear cushions
Headbandleather and microfibrepadded headband
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size—32 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance55 Ω32 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 Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable—✓★
Cable Length—1.2192000150680542 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

Focal Clear MG

  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %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 22 of 39 specs.

JBL Tune 670NC Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute