JBL Tune 670NC
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
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
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
Users praise these headphones for their flat, studio-grade sound that avoids overpowering bass. They are comfortable for long sessions and work well with instruments and receivers. However, the fixed cord is very long (about 10 feet) and may be inconvenient for some. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Flat studio sound
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Good for instruments
- Excellent value for price
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Non-removable long cable
- No built-in microphone
- Not for heavy bass lovers
- Lacks noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 670NC | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.79 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions | — |
| Headband | padded headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | 96 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 | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 3.049999952316284 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
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
