Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
Audio-Technica
44 Overall Score
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JBL Tune 670NC
JBL
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Ear Cushion | mesh and leatherette | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | INCLUDED - Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet Over-Ear Professional Monitor Streaming Headphones, Desktop Stand, ensuring a complete setup for immediate use. | 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 | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB0.161score per dollar
vs
JBL Tune 670NC1.523score per dollar
JBL Tune 670NC offers 9.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tune 670NC
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
