Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
Audio-Technica
54 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 670NC
JBL
92 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | raised-fabric | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | honeycomb aluminum | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones, Frequency Response 5 Hz to 25 kHz | 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 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 | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X0.426score per dollar
vs
JBL Tune 670NC0.657score per dollar
JBL Tune 670NC offers 1.5x better value for money
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
JBL Tune 670NC
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tune 670NC
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
