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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M40X offers very good overall sound quality and is suitable for listening to music and TV due to their over-ear, closed design which produces a very good soundstage. However, they lack wireless capability, low latency, and are not sweatproof, making them less ideal for exercise. They are also noted for poor built-in controls and microphone quality. On the other hand, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are a budget-friendly option with good comfort and very good mic quality, optimized for exercise with their sweatproof design and ear hooks for secure fit, but they have poorer overall sound quality, which might not satisfy critical listeners. If you value sound quality and mostly listen in a stationary environment, go for the ATH M40X, but if you need something for an active lifestyle and casual listening, the Jlab earbuds could be more suitable. 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 Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1/10
5.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
7.0/10
5.4/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
3.3/10
5.2/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1/10
5.6/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.7/10
5.8/10
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.0/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $99 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
"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."
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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.
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