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Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT vs JBL Live 670NC

What ATH-M20xBT does better (2) and where Live 670NC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-M20xBT
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
JBL Live 670NC
JBL · 2023Live 670NC
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.5
6.2Battery7.2

Why is ATH-M20xBT better than Live 670NC?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+60%

Why is Live 670NC better than ATH-M20xBT?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M20xBT: Yes
  2. Battery life60 h vs 65 h+8%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
  4. Charging time4 h vs 3 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 670NCJBL Live 670NC≈ $658.2
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency32,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB98 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h65 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Charging time4 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa
Design & build
Weight216 g219 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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