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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M40X offers very good overall sound quality and is great for listening to music and watching TV, but lacks a built-in microphone for calls, and isn't wireless which limits mobility. If you work in a studio or need detailed sound for music production, they're a strong choice despite lacking modern features like Bluetooth. Meanwhile, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are versatile with active noise cancelling and wireless technology, making them suitable for commuting and travel. They also have a built-in microphone and controls, but are not the best for high-fidelity audio tasks due to lower performance in sound quality. Consider your primary use—studio work and critical listening vs. everyday convenience and noise cancellation. 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 Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
5.4
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
3.3
5.2
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1
5.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.7
5.6
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Battery
N/A
70.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $99 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.2
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Audio Technica ATH M40X both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M40X and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M40X | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 245 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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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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