Audio-Technica ATH-R70X
With 470Ω impedance and carbon composite resin drivers, these 210g open-back headphones deliver accurate transient response and an extended high-frequency range. The acoustically transparent aluminum honeycomb housings create a natural, spacious soundstage, while the redesigned wing support and breathable earpads ensure comfort during long sessions. These are best for mixing and mastering engineers who need a neutral, reference-grade open-back headphone for critical listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average connectivity (16th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | fabric |
Audio
| Impedance | 470 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones, Black |
Connectivity
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-R70X | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 470 | 314 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-R70X | 33.2 | 19.9 | 80.6 | 24.4 | 50.6 | 34.1 | 87.2 | 15.7 | 89 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.8 | 99.1 | 89 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.4 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 93.5 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 90.1 | 37.5 | 98.5 | 70.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 87.2 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 53.1 | 97.9 | 64.4 |
Usage Scores
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