JBL Tune 670NC

The JBL Tune 670NC delivers top-tier active noise canceling and a bonkers 70-hour battery life in a foldable, lightweight on-ear design, often for around $60. Sound quality is just okay, leaning on a bass-heavy signature, and the microphone is mediocre. If you want incredible ANC endurance on a shoestring budget, this is the one. Audiophiles and heavy call users should look elsewhere.

The JBL Tune 670NC is one of those headphones that makes you question why you'd spend three times as much for something only marginally better in a few areas. It's an on-ear, closed-back wireless set with active noise canceling that, according to our database, sits in the 98th percentile for ANC performance among all the headphones we track. That puts it right up there with cans costing $200 or more. But JBL's asking price? If you shop around, you can snag these for around sixty bucks. That's not a typo. The catch is the on-ear design, which isn't for everyone, and sound quality that's more 'fun bass' than 'audiophile reference.' Still, for commuters, students, or anyone who just wants to mute the world on a budget, it's a hard package to ignore.

JBL didn't skimp on the modern niceties either. You get Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, so you can hop between your phone and laptop without re-pairing, and there's a 3.5mm jack for the days you forget to charge or want zero latency. The foldable design makes them dead simple to toss in a bag, and at 174 grams they practically disappear on your head. The companion app adds a five-band EQ, ambient sound modes, and a toggle for video vs. audio latency optimization. It's a surprisingly complete feature set for a headphone that often undercuts the competition by $50 or more.

Who are these for? If you value a lightweight, grab-and-go pair of headphones with top-tier ANC and battery life that outlasts your attention span, you're the target. They're not the pick for critical listening or studio work (our analysis shows a 48.9/100 studio score), and the microphone is serviceable but won't blow anyone away on calls. But for knocking out a workday, a long flight, or a study session, these punch so far above their price it's almost unfair.

Battery life is where JBL shows off. With ANC off, you're looking at up to 70 hours on a charge. That's in the 93rd percentile overall, and it means you could theoretically use them for a 40-hour work week with juice to spare. Even with noise canceling humming along, you'll get around 44 hours. The 5-minute quick charge adding three hours is genuinely useful when you're heading out the door and realize you forgot to plug them in. In real-world testing, that translates to a full weekend trip without a charger, which is a luxury most wireless headphones can't touch.

Now, the sound. JBL's Pure Bass tuning gives the low end a noticeable boost, which adds excitement to pop, hip-hop, and electronic music. But compared to the broader market, the overall sound signature is about average, landing in the 52nd percentile. Mids are clear enough for vocals, but treble detail can feel a bit smoothed over, and there's no getting around the physical limits of those 32mm drivers. The ANC, however, is a different story. It's genuinely impressive, gobbling up airplane drone, office chatter, and street noise like it's nothing. Being in the 98th percentile for ANC at this price point is absurd. Comfort holds up well too; the padded headband and soft cushions make these surprisingly wearable for on-ears, earning an 87th percentile comfort ranking. Just don't expect them to disappear like over-ears do after hours.

The price range across vendors is wild. We've seen these listed anywhere from $61 all the way up to a baffling $25,854 (probably some algorithm gone rogue), but the real sweet spot is the $60 to $80 range. At that price, the value is almost uncomfortable. You're getting ANC that rivals headphones costing three to four times as much, plus battery life that smokes nearly everything on the market. Even if sound quality is only middle-of-the-pack, the feature set for under $100 is borderline generous. If you find them at the low end, treat it like you're getting a pair of comfortable noise-cancelling earmuffs that happen to play music. That's a steal any way you slice it.

Stacked against the Sony ULT WEAR WH-ULT900N, the JBL loses on bass impact and overall sound refinement, but the Sony costs significantly more and is an over-ear design, which adds bulk. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 is in another league for audio quality and build, but its battery life craters compared to the 670NC and you'll pay triple the price for the privilege. On the other end, the Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT is a direct on-ear competitor that often lacks ANC altogether, so the JBL is the clear winner for quiet concentration.

The Soundcore Space One and TOZO HT3 are both budget over-ear ANC headphones that offer a more immersive fit and arguably better isolation by design, but they're heavier and bulkier. If you value compactness and sheer battery endurance above all, the JBL still stands out. For pure price-to-performance, especially if you find these at the $61 mark, the 670NC makes most of those competitors look overpriced. The trade-off is the on-ear form factor and average sound, but for someone who just wants a quiet, wireless experience that lasts for days, the JBL is tough to beat.

If you're searching for studio-grade sound or you're an audiophile who cringes at bass-heavy tuning, these aren't your headphones. The 52nd percentile sound ranking means you'll get a boomy, consumer-friendly profile, not a neutral or detailed one. Similarly, if you spend hours on calls, the microphone's 67th percentile performance might leave you sounding a bit distant. For serious call duties, check out something like the Sony WH-CH720N, which also has better voice pickup. And while on-ear comfort is good for short stretches, if you plan to wear them all day without a break, consider over-ear alternatives like the Soundcore Space One for longer-lasting comfort.

For the commuter or student who needs ANC to survive a noisy bus or library without breaking the bank, the JBL Tune 670NC is a slam dunk. The noise canceling alone is worth the price of admission, and the battery means you'll forget where you left the charging cable. The lightweight, foldable design makes them an easy everyday carry, and the app gives you enough control to tweak the sound to your liking. If your priority is peace and quiet for less than a nice dinner out, start here.

However, if you're someone who cares deeply about audio fidelity or plans to use these for phone calls regularly, you might feel let down. The sound is fun and bassy but lacks the clarity you'd get from something like a Sennheiser HD 350BT or even a wired pair with a similar price tag. And while they're comfy for on-ears, they won't feel as plush as over-ears during all-day sessions. Still, the usability you get for what you pay means these deserve their 4.7-star average for a reason.