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Claw SM70 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£25
Avg. price in US: ~$32
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Claw SM70 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Good

5.4

Good

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6.9
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
?
Audio latency
25.0%
4.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
4.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
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Battery life
5.7
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
4.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
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Battery life
18.0%
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Weight
16.0%
4.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
4.0
Ambient sound mode
6.1
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
4.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
4.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
?
Battery life
14.0%
4.0
Companion app
7.3
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
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Weight
24.0%
4.0
Water resistance
20.0%
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IP rating
16.0%
?
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The CLAW SM70 is a professional-grade wired studio monitoring headphone equipped with twin 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver a balanced frequency response of 18Hz to 28kHz. Featuring a closed-back circumaural design for passive noise isolation, it includes a 32Ω impedance and 97±3dB sensitivity, making it compatible with various devices. Main pros include its lightweight foldable frame, plush over-ear cushions for comfort during long sessions, and a versatile 4-meter detachable coiled cable with both 3.5mm and 6.35mm connectors. Potential cons include a lack of wireless connectivity or advanced active noise cancellation features common in consumer-oriented models.

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Claw SM70

Overall score

5.4

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

6.1

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: HIGH

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: HIGH

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

5.4

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: LOW

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: LOW

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

4.0

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: LOW

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: LOW

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Features

4.0

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

4.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: LOW

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

6.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

Claw

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: LOW

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: LOW

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: LOW

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Claw SM70 vs the average pair of headphones

Why is Claw SM70 better than the average pair of headphones?

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8,000 Hz higher treble extension
Claw SM70 has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Claw SM70 has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.28000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Foldable design
Claw SM70 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
Claw SM70 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
2.8 m longer cable length
Claw SM70 offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (4 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.
Importance: LOW
Claw SM70 offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (4 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.4 m vs 1.2 m
15x higher input power handling
Claw SM70 has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
What it is: Maximum input power the drivers can safely handle
When it matters: When you pair the headphones with stronger sources or dedicated gear.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=300 mW
Claw SM70 has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.1500 mW vs 100 mW
3.6x cheaper
Claw SM70 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
Claw SM70 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
9 newer release date
Claw SM70 was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
August 2025
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
Claw SM70 was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.2025 vs 2016
Foldable design
Claw SM70 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
2.8 m longer cable length
Claw SM70 offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (4 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
8,000 Hz higher treble extension
Claw SM70 has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
15x higher input power handling
Claw SM70 has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
9 newer release date
Claw SM70 was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.

Why is Claw SM70 worse than the average pair of headphones?

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37.6% higher weight
Claw SM70 is heavier than the average pair of headphones (300 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Claw SM70 has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
10 dB lower max SPL
Claw SM70 has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Claw SM70 has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
No battery indicator
Claw SM70 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
No voice assistant support
Claw SM70 does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
37.6% higher weight
Claw SM70 is heavier than the average pair of headphones (300 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <150 g
Claw SM70 is heavier than the average pair of headphones (300 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.300 g vs 218 g
No voice assistant support
Claw SM70 does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
Claw SM70 does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Claw SM70 has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Claw SM70 has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
No battery indicator
Claw SM70 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
What it is: Shows remaining battery charge visually or audibly
When it matters: When you dislike unexpected shutdowns and want clearer warning before leaving home, boarding a flight, or joining a call.
Importance: LOW
Claw SM70 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
5.87x less popular
Claw SM70 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.00 vs 5.869).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Claw SM70 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.00 vs 5.869).1 vs 5.87
7.5% worse value for money
Claw SM70 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.77 vs 7.279).
What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Claw SM70 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.77 vs 7.279).6.77 vs 7.28
6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Claw SM70 has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=108 dB SPL
Claw SM70 has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
10 dB lower max SPL
Claw SM70 has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=116 dB
Claw SM70 has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.100 dB vs 110 dB

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What customers like about Claw SM70?

Professional-grade sound with 40mm neodymium drivers
Effective passive noise isolation due to closed-back design
Long-lasting comfort from soft over-ear cushions and adjustable headband
Highly versatile 4-meter detachable coiled cable with 3.5mm and 6.35mm adapters
Compact and portable with a foldable frame and included carrying pouch
Zero latency for critical listening and editing tasks
Budget-friendly pricing for entry-level studio work

What customers dislike about Claw SM70?

Wired-only connectivity with no wireless or Bluetooth support
Lack of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Build quality is primarily plastic, which may impact long-term durability
Restricted airflow can lead to ears feeling warm after over an hour of continuous use
Basic 40mm drivers may lack the sonic depth required for high-end professional sound design

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