Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (20)

The 45mm large-aperture drivers and 5Hz–40kHz frequency response deliver a transparent, uncolored sound for critical reference monitoring. Its closed-back design ensures passive isolation, while the 280g frame with plush earpads and detachable cables provides all-day comfort and flexible connectivity. Best for mixing engineers and audio purists who need a ruthlessly flat signature to expose flaws in complex source material.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 35
open closed back closed
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X headphones
43 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong build (77th percentile) 77th

Cons

  • Below average mic (16th percentile)
  • Below average anc (30th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '18: 1.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '18: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '19: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 2.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '21: 3.1★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '21: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 2.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 3.3★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 3.0★ · 2 reviews112112511232Q4 '15Q2 '16Q3 '18Q4 '18Q2 '19Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 22 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.4
Mic 15.6
Build 77.1
Sound 85.6
Battery 44.3
Comfort 50.6
Connectivity 36.7
Social Proof 50

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 45
Freq Min 5
Freq Max 40000
Impedance 35
Sensitivity 97

Noise Control

ANC No

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes

vs Competition

Spec Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 JBL Live 770NC Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic Dynamic Dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 45 42 30 40 40 -
Impedance Ohms 35 470 48 - 32 32
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 60 30 30 65 24
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X 30.415.677.185.644.350.636.750
Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare 97.585.177.195.189.179.297.575.1
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare 97.591.292.390.272.579.299.788.9
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare 97.599.495.999.472.550.697.597.9
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.578.597.284.991.550.699.993.9
Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare 87.378.595.948.168.979.299.379.1

Usage Scores

Work (29.5)Calls (21.5)Music (57)Overall (43.4)Budget (42.3)Gaming (37.4)Studio (68.8)Commute (37.6)

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