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Audio Technica ATH-R70xa vs JBL TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX

What ATH-R70xa does better (3) and where TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R70xa
3 advantages≈ $370
vs
JBL TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $330
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls6.9

Why is ATH-R70xa better than TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX?

  1. Weight199 g vs 278 g+40%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  3. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX better than ATH-R70xa?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R70xa: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance470 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB122 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—70 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight199 g278 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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