JBL JBL Tune 670NC Wireless Noise-Cancelling On-Ear Review

The JBL Tune 670NC are the definition of 'you get what you pay for.' They offer basic noise cancellation and sound for a very low price, but every aspect is average at best. Only worth it if your budget is extremely strict.

The JBL Tune 670NC is a straightforward set of wireless on-ear headphones. They promise long battery life and noise cancellation at a very low price point, which is the main story here.

Our data shows these are solidly average headphones across the board. Every key metric—sound, ANC, comfort, battery—lands right around the 48th to 50th percentile. That means they're fine, but they're not going to wow anyone.

Performance is exactly what you'd expect for the price. The JBL Pure Bass sound is there, but it's not particularly detailed or spacious. The adaptive noise cancellation works for constant hums like plane engines or office AC, but it struggles with sharper, irregular sounds. The 70-hour battery life is a legit highlight, though real-world use with ANC on will be less.

At around $70, the value proposition is simple: you're getting noise-cancelling headphones for the price of basic wireless ones. You're not paying for premium materials, class-leading sound, or top-tier ANC. You're paying for the feature checklist. If your budget is tight and you just want to try ANC, it's a fair deal. If you can stretch your budget a bit, you'll get a much better experience.

This is where the 670NC's limitations become clear. It's competing in a category dominated by heavyweights. The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra are in a different league for ANC and sound, but they cost three to four times as much. A more direct budget rival is the Anker Soundcore Space Q45, which often goes on sale for a bit more but delivers significantly better ANC and sound quality according to our tests. The 670NC wins on price alone, but loses on almost every performance metric.

Skip these if you care about sound quality or need powerful noise cancellation for a noisy commute. The ANC is too weak, and the audio lacks clarity. Also, if you wear glasses, the on-ear design will likely create uncomfortable pressure points. Look at the Soundcore Space Q45 instead.

Buy these if your absolute top priority is getting noise-cancelling headphones for under $100. They're a functional entry point. For students, casual commuters, or as a backup travel pair, they'll do the job. Just know you're making serious compromises on comfort and audio fidelity to hit that price.