JBL Tune 670NC
HiFiMan He400SE
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
HiFiMan He400SE
The HiFiMan HE400se is widely praised for its exceptional sound quality, particularly its natural and detailed presentation with a wide soundstage. Users highlight its comfort and solid build, though some note the need for a good amplifier and a better cable. Overall, it is considered an outstanding value for entry into planar magnetic headphones.
Pros
- Natural and detailed sound
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Stock cable is too short
- Requires a good amplifier
- Slightly heavy
- Sound leakage in open spaces
- Treble may be recessed for some
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 670NC | HiFiMan He400SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions | — |
| Headband | padded headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | 91 dB |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | HIFIMAN HE400SE Stealth Magnets Version Over-Ear Open-Back Full-Size Planar Magnetic Wired Headphones for Audiophiles/Studio, Great-Sounding, Stereo, High Sensitivity, Comfortable, Sliver |
| 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 | — |
| 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
HiFiMan He400SE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- 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
No current pricing available
HiFiMan He400SE
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
