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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're deciding between the Audio Technica ATH M40X and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless, consider your priorities. The Audio Technica ATH M40X offers professional sound quality and is favored by audiophiles but are wired and may not be as convenient for on-the-go listening. Also consider their bulkiness compared to earbuds. The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless are more portable and convenient for active use due to their wireless design, and they may come with a charging case for extended use. If your budget allows and sound quality is your main concern, the Audio Technica might be the better choice. However, for casual listening, especially in active scenarios or where convenience is key, the JBL Vibe Beam could serve you well for a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
Very good for music
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
Good for phone calls
Very good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.1/10
6.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.3/10
7.8/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1/10
7.3/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
TV and Video
8.7/10
6.9/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.5/10
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.3 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $99 and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless costs $30.
"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."
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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