JVC HARX500
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
JVC HARX500
Users consistently praise the JVC HA-RX500 headphones for their exceptional value at around $18, highlighting comfortable oversized ear pads and clear sound quality. A few note the very long 11-foot cord as either a pro or con depending on use, and one long-term owner reports they lasted over six years with minor repairs. Overall, buyers find them a reliable budget choice for everyday listening.
Pros
- Exceptional value for under $18
- Comfortable oversized ear pads
- Clear sound quality
- Long 11-foot cord
- Durable build lasting 6+ years
Cons
- Very long cord may be excessive for some
- Top padding can irritate bald users
- Sliding sides may detach over time
- Connector may wear out
- Not suitable for headphone amplifier use
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
| JVC HARX500 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | cushioned | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | cushioned | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 70 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 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 Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3.5 m | 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 | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
JVC HARX500
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- 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
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
