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Yamaha YH E700A Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:35 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Yamaha YH E700A Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Yamaha YH E700A
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 87% of headphones
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–²Better than 84%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

52%

8.9

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

8.6

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 87%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 65%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Yamaha YH E700A

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

52%

8.9

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

8.6

Calls & Controls

7.7
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

7.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Yamaha YH E700A has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 61.7% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

8.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
8 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
30 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 30 ms, lower audio latency than 94.9% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
35 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 35 hours, higher battery life than 58.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
35 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 35 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 54.9% of headphones and equal to 4.6% of headphones.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
580 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 580 mAh, higher battery capacity than 49.8% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
Yamaha
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
325 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 325 g, heavier than 86.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Yamaha YH E700A vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 120 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (30 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    30 ms vs 150 ms
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 12.9% better value for money
    Yamaha YH E700A has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.21 vs 7.3).
    8.21 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 14 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    58 mm vs 44 mm
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 5 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    35 hours vs 30 hours
  • 120 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (30 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    30 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 7.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (8 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    8 % vs 0.3 %
  • 49.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (325 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    325 g vs 218 g
  • 2.56x more expensive
    Yamaha YH E700A is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£230 vs £90).
    £230 vs £90
  • 2 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    58 mm vs 60 mm
  • 2.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Yamaha YH E700A
    the average pair of headphones
    Yamaha YH E700A has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.78 vs 8).
    7.78 vs 8
  • 2.56x more expensive
    Yamaha YH E700A is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£230 vs £90).
    £230 vs £90
  • 2.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Yamaha YH E700A
    the average pair of headphones
    Yamaha YH E700A has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.78 vs 8).
    7.78 vs 8
  • 49.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (325 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    325 g vs 218 g
  • 2 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    58 mm vs 60 mm
  • 7.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (8 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    8 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Paul's POV
≈ estimated
05/12/2023
Long-term test · sound, ANC and flight use
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A headphones are fun, bass-heavy, and still worth recommending after months of use.
8.0
Paul's POV
≈ estimated
23/12/2022
In-depth review · travel and flight use
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A is quite good and enjoyable, well suited to casual travel listening, though its noise cancelling is not the best.
9.0
Tech Namaskar
≈ estimated
27/11/2022
Hands-on review · 56 days of use, sound and battery
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A sounds premium and is worth buying if the budget allows, especially for listeners who dislike heavy bass.
9.0
H T Hobbyist
≈ estimated
17/04/2021
Full review · features, sound, comfort and value
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A is recommended for listeners who like its warm sound, since the app offers no sound adjustment.
5.0
Geezer Into Tech
≈ estimated
17/03/2021
Hands-on review · ANC, sound and Windows connection tests
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A is hard to recommend right now because of disappointing sound, a pop during use, and a Windows connection problem.
8.0
New Stuff TV
≈ estimated
05/03/2021
Hands-on review · sound and noise cancelling impressions
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A has good sound and a great soundstage, but is best suited to instrument-based music rather than bass-heavy genres.
9.0
Alvaro Morello
≈ estimated
Short review · jogging fit, battery and features
Verdict
Yamaha YH-E700A is recommended for sound, fit and stability during exercise, with a useful spoken battery status prompt.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamaha YH E700A

  • Excellent sound quality with deep, punchy bass that remains clear and detailed without muddying the midrange.
  • Effective passive noise isolation complemented by capable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for blocking environmental sounds.
  • Consistently high-quality audio signature across all volume levels due to proprietary 'Listening Care' and 'Listening Optimizer' technologies.
  • Impressive battery life of up to 35 hours with ANC active, suitable for long-term use and travel.
  • Solid, premium build quality with comfortable, well-padded ear cups that provide a snug seal.
  • Intuitive physical button controls that avoid accidental touches common with touch-sensitive panels.

What customers don't like about Yamaha YH E700A

  • Bulky, heavy, and chunky industrial design that may be visually unappealing or uncomfortable for those with smaller heads.
  • Headband shape can cause discomfort or 'hot spots' on the top of the head during extended listening sessions.
  • The accompanying Yamaha app is limited, lacking an adjustable EQ or deep customization options.
  • Sound quality is reported as 'dull' or 'subpar' when used in passive (power-off) wired mode.
  • Buggy wireless volume control issues reported on some devices that may require firmware updates.
  • The matte finish easily picks up fingerprints and skin oils, requiring frequent cleaning.

Verdict

The Yamaha YH-E700A is a wireless over-ear headset featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and a broad frequency response of 8 Hz – 40 kHz. It is equipped with Advanced ANC, 'Listening Optimizer' technology that adapts sound to the user's ear every 20 seconds, and 'Listening Care' for full-range audio at lower volumes. The headphones offer up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC on, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX Adaptive support, and Hi-Res audio capability via a wired connection. Main pros include a neutral, studio-monitor-style sound signature, excellent wireless range, and a comfortable, sturdy build. However, cons include a somewhat bulky and 'clunky' physical design, ANC performance that falls behind top competitors, and a noticeable change in sound signature when switching between ANC modes.

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