JBL Tune 670NC vs HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
JBL Tune 670NC
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
The HyperX headset receives mostly positive feedback for its sound quality, comfort, and affordability. However, a few users report issues with durability, such as audio failure after a month or a cracked headband, and the ear cushions can get warm over long sessions. The microphone is praised for clarity, and the overall value is considered excellent for gaming, though music reproduction is more neutral.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Good microphone clarity
- Affordable price
- Noise isolation
Cons
- Durability issues (audio failure, cracked headband)
- Ear cushions get warm over time
- Short cable length
- Tight fit for larger heads
- Flat sound for music
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 670NC | HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft ear cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | padded headband | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | adaptive_noise_cancellation, 5.3, 70 hours, Detachable, voice, Wireless, On Ear, dynamic_driver, 32 ohm, 10 meters, 1 x JBL Tune 670NC headphones | HyperX Cloud - Gaming Headset, Memory Foam Comfort, Noise-Cancelling mic, Durable Aluminum Frame. |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min=3hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 690 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.