Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 and JBL LIVE 670NC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 vs. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series M-Series -
Weight 307 g 219 g JBL LIVE 670NC are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL LIVE 670NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 98 dB Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Features MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, beamforming -
Frequency Response 85 - 15000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Beamforming
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Features Fast charge Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 65 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Radio Transmitter Power 5.1 mW -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Compliant Standards RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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