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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M40X boasts superior overall sound quality and soundstage, making them excellent for immersive music listening and TV/video enjoyment. However, they lack a microphone, which makes them not suitable for calls or meetings. They are wired and not optimized for exercise or travel due to their size and lack of sweatproof certification. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t are wireless earbuds, more comfortable for calls and meetings and equipped with a higher-quality mic. They are also designed for exercise and travel with sweatproof and dustproof certifications, offering a high level of noise isolation, portability, and in-app customization features which the M40X lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
5.5
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
7.0
5.0
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
3.3
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1
5.9
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.7
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$163
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $99 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
Build Quality
8.2
9.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X has very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M40X and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M40X | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 245 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Lily Katz | August 2023
"If you were to pick one headset to fill all of your needs, the ATH-M40x is a great buy with its sub-$100 price tag, pleasant sound quality, and accessories. Whether you need to use it for live monitoring, a midnight editing session, or to underscore a campus walk, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a great companion."
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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