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  • Avg. price: ~£95
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 32 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Yamaha YH E700B review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.9

Technical Score

20.0%

6.0

User score

Very good
7.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.2

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

5.1

Connectivity

6.0%

5.7

Battery

4.0%

7.4

Calls & Controls

Very good
6.0

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.7

Popularity

User score:
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  • 9.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.7

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 6.0
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.3

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 7.6
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 3.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.3

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Yamaha YH-E700B is a premium over-ear, closed-back wireless headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers with a wide frequency response of 8Hz to 20kHz and Bluetooth 5.2 support for high-quality AAC and aptX Adaptive codecs. It is distinguished by advanced technologies like Listening Optimizer, which adapts sound in real-time to the listener's ear shape, and Listening Care, which optimizes tonal balance at lower volumes for hearing safety. Key pros include a robust 32-hour battery life, intuitive tactile button controls, and a stable wireless connection. However, notable cons include the lack of multi-point connectivity, a somewhat bulky 335g build that some find uncomfortable for long sessions, and active noise cancellation that may be less effective than its flagship competitors.

Technical Specifications of Yamaha YH E700B

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.2

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

5.1

Connectivity

6.0%

5.7

Battery

4.0%

7.4

Calls & Controls

7.9
Yamaha YH E700B has a technical score of 7.92 points, which is higher than that of 93.2% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.7

Popularity

User score:
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6.0
Yamaha YH E700B has a user score of 6.02 points, which is lower than that of 92.9% of products in this category.
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.
3.7
Yamaha YH E700B has a popularity of 3.7 points, which is lower than 55.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.3
Yamaha YH E700B has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 90.7% of products in this category.
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

yes
Yamaha YH E700B supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
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: MEDIUM

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: MEDIUM

40 mm
Yamaha YH E700B uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
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

1
Yamaha YH E700B uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
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

8 Hz
Yamaha YH E700B reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.4% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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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: MEDIUM

yes
Yamaha YH E700B supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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: MEDIUM

yes
Yamaha YH E700B is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
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

2
Yamaha YH E700B has 2 microphones, more microphones than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
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

no
Yamaha YH E700B does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
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

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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: HIGH

wireless
Yamaha YH E700B supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.2
Yamaha YH E700B uses Bluetooth version 5.2, newer Bluetooth version than 85.6% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
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

10 m
Yamaha YH E700B offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
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: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

70 ms
Yamaha YH E700B has audio latency of 70 ms, lower audio latency than 59.6% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
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: MEDIUM

no
Yamaha YH E700B does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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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

yes
Yamaha YH E700B supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
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

yes
Yamaha YH E700B supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
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

yes
Yamaha YH E700B works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
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: LOW

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

yes
Yamaha YH E700B supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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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: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

32 hours
Yamaha YH E700B offers battery life of 32 hours, higher battery life than 56.6% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
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: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

32 hours
Yamaha YH E700B offers battery life with ANC of 32 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 52.2% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3.5 hours
Yamaha YH E700B needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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: MEDIUM

yes
Yamaha YH E700B supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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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: MEDIUM

Yamaha
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: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

335 g
Yamaha YH E700B weighs 335 g, heavier than 89% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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: HIGH

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: MEDIUM

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Yamaha YH E700B vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Yamaha YH E700B supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Yamaha YH E700B supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Yamaha YH E700B has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Yamaha YH E700B has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Yamaha YH E700B supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    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

    Yamaha YH E700B supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    Yamaha YH E700B has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    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

    Yamaha YH E700B has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • More flexible connectivity
    Yamaha YH E700B offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired 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: HIGH

    Yamaha YH E700B offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Yamaha YH E700B has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Yamaha YH E700B has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Clear call microphone
    Yamaha YH E700B offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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: MEDIUM

    Yamaha YH E700B offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Yamaha YH E700B includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Yamaha YH E700B includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup width
    Yamaha YH E700B offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (58 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • Foldable design
    Yamaha YH E700B has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Yamaha YH E700B supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Yamaha YH E700B has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    Yamaha YH E700B has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Yamaha YH E700B has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • USB-C charging
    Yamaha YH E700B uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Yamaha YH E700B has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Yamaha YH E700B offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 57.5 ms lower audio latency
    Yamaha YH E700B has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (70 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    Yamaha YH E700B offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Yamaha YH E700B includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Yamaha YH E700B has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • EQ customization
    Yamaha YH E700B supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 53.7% higher weight
    Yamaha YH E700B is heavier than the average headphone (335 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Yamaha YH E700B uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Yamaha YH E700B has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Yamaha YH E700B has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    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: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Yamaha YH E700B has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 53.7% higher weight
    Yamaha YH E700B is heavier than the average headphone (335 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Yamaha YH E700B is heavier than the average headphone (335 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.335 g vs 218 g
  • 32.8% lower user score
    Yamaha YH E700B has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.02 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Yamaha YH E700B has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.02 vs 8.000).6.02 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Yamaha YH E700B uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Yamaha YH E700B uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
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What customers like about Yamaha YH E700B?

  • Impressive battery life of up to 32 hours
  • Intuitive physical hardware buttons instead of finicky touch controls
  • Excellent call quality with clear voice capture technology
  • Highly effective transparency/ambient sound mode
  • Robust Bluetooth 5.2 connection with stable range
  • Customizable sound via a 5-band EQ in the companion app
  • Low-latency gaming mode included

What customers dislike about Yamaha YH E700B?

  • Active noise cancellation (ANC) is mediocre compared to top-tier rivals
  • Default sound profile can feel thin or lacking in bass and mids
  • Comfort issues reported, including high clamping force and small ear cups for some users
  • Lack of multipoint Bluetooth connectivity to pair two devices simultaneously
  • Inconsistent auto-pause sensors when removing the headphones
  • Fit can feel unstable or 'wobbly' despite the tight squeeze
  • Long 3.5-hour charging time

Expert reviews

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uk.pcmag.com
05/01/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B Review

The Yamaha YH-E700B wireless over-ear headphones deliver an average performance that struggles to justify their $349.95 retail price when compared to market leaders. Equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.2, they provide comfortable leather-lined cushioning, useful physical button controls, and a solid battery life of just under 32 hours with active noise cancellation...Read more

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stereonet.com
06/06/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B Wireless Headphones Review - StereoNET

The StereoNET review of the Yamaha YH-E700B wireless headphonesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. highlights a significant improvement over the previous E700A model, praising the, feature-packed design, excellent battery life, and high-quality phone call performance. Key pros include Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, physical buttons, low-latency gaming mode, and advanced...Read more

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headfonics.com
21/06/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B Wireless Headphones Review - Headfonics

The Headfonics review of the Yamaha YH-E700BGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. highlights a mix of high-utility features alongside significant design and acoustic shortcomings. On the positive side, the reviewer praises the intensely excellent connection strength, a low-latency gaming mode, strong Advanced ANC, and superb battery life. However, the physical design faces...Read more

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wired.com
30/05/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B Review: Go to the product viewer dialogue for this item.

The Yamaha YH-E700B wireless headphones earn a 6/10 rating for offering exceptional sound quality marred by significant design and functional flaws. On the positive side, they boast a balanced and detailed sound signature with a wide-open soundstage that performs impressively well even when used in wired mode. Key strengths include a 32-hour battery life, Google Fast Pair for...Read more

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28/03/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B – Tech Reviews

The Yamaha YH-E700B is a pair of wireless headphones that delivers a mixed experience, falling short of its successful predecessor with unnecessary and downgrading design changes. On the positive side, the headphones shine in communication and situational awareness, offering exceptional call clarity and natural voice reproduction through Qualcomm's Clear Voice Capture technology,...Read more

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pcmag.com
05/01/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B: Product Review and Viewer

The PCMag review of the Yamaha YH-E700BGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. wireless over-ear headphones concludes they are a decent option, though they struggle to compete with top-tier, more expensive alternatives. Positives include a comfortable design, broad Bluetooth 5.2 codec support (AAC, SBC, AptX Adaptive), a highly functional in-app five-band equalizer, and...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
06/01/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B Review

The Yamaha YH-E700B over-ear, noise-cancelling headphones earn an average 3.0-star rating due to performance that falls short of its high-end competition. Retailing at a list price of $349.95, they fail to match the superior active noise cancellation (ANC) and audio accuracy provided by rival models like the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. The default sound signature...Read more

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me.pcmag.com
05/01/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B review 2024: Sound signature, ANC, and battery life comparison vs Sony WH-1000XM5

The Yamaha YH-E700B over-ear noise-cancelling headphones deliver an average, unexciting performance that struggles to justify their $349.95 list price compared to top-tier rivals like the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. On the positive side, they feature premium accessories, a secure fit with generous earpad cushioning, and an impressive battery life of nearly 32 hours...Read more

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ratgeber.pcgameshardware.de
27/06/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B review: premium sound for audiophiles

Review Summary The Yamaha YH-E700B is a pair of closed-back, wireless over-ear Bluetooth 5.2 headphones designed with a heavy focus on acoustic technology to deliver a highly accurate and authentic listening experience. A major standout feature is its exceptionally neutral, unadulterated sound quality, which aims to reproduce music exactly as the artist intended. To achieve this, it...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
29/09/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B review on kopfhoerer.de

The Yamaha YH-E700B is a closed-back over-ear wireless headphone that relies on Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity but can also be used actively or passively with a 3.5mm audio cable. The headphones deliver a balanced, powerful sound across the entire frequency spectrum, accurately reproducing deep bass and detailed mid-ranges for vocals and acoustic instruments. Equipped with Qualcomm...Read more

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hifi-journal.de
07/08/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B - HiFi Journal

The HiFi-Journal review examines the Yamaha YH-E700B, a wireless over-ear headphone with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) priced around €330 to €350. The reviewer notes that the device distinguishes itself from the competition with a unique, minimalist all-black design featuring a flexible attachment bridge on the ear cups and a high-quality spring steel headband mechanism. The...Read more

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audiovision.de
14/06/2024
Yamaha YH-E700B Review

The audiovision review of the Yamaha YH-E700BGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. wireless headphones notes a radical redesign from its bulky predecessor (the YH-E700A) but ultimately gives it a mediocre, "satisfactory" (Befriedigend) final rating. Priced at 350 Euros, these headphones feature 40mm drivers and support connectivity via Bluetooth 5.2 or a 3.5mm headphone jack....Read more

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inside-digital.de
30/07/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B review: Better than Sony and Bose?

Here is a two-paragraph summary of the review: The Yamaha YH-E700B headphones fail to establish themselves as a viable alternative to industry leaders like Sony, Bose, or Sennheiser, despite carrying a premium price tag of around €330. A major flaw highlighted in the review is the design and fit of the ear cushions. While marketed as over-ear headphones, the ear cup cutouts are...Read more

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test.de
28/01/2026
Test: Yamaha YH-E700B - Stiftung Warentest

Stiftung Warentest rates the Yamaha YH-E700B over-ear headphones with a "Satisfactory" (2.8) verdict, noting a solid, warm sound profile and support for aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs. The design features physical buttons for control and an adjustable equalizer within the app for sound customization. Key drawbacks highlighted include mediocre active noise cancellation (ANC), which...Read more

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homecinema-fr.com
02/10/2023
HCFR Review: Yamaha YH-E700B Wireless Headphones

The Yamaha YH-E700B is reviewed as a highly simplified, practical wireless noise-canceling headphone priced at €399 that delivers strong everyday functionality but makes a few concessions. On the positive side, the review highlights its excellent 32-hour battery life, reliable Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with high-quality aptX Adaptive and aptX HD codec support, and a very secure,...Read more

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leclaireur.fnac.com
18/07/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B Bluetooth Headphones: Yamaha's Expertise on Display

The Yamaha YH-E700B is a premium over-ear Bluetooth 5.2 headphone featuring Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), designed to compete with industry giants like Apple and Sony. In terms of design, the reviewed model sports an ecru and gold color palette with physical button controls, though the ear cups are notably smaller and do not entirely engulf the user's ears. Sonically, it delivers a...Read more

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frandroid.com
18/06/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B Review: Our Full Verdict

The Yamaha YH-E700B is a premium, over-ear Bluetooth headphone featuring an elegant leather and anodized aluminum design, active noise cancellation (ANC), and a competitive price drop from its launch value. On the positive side, its ANC is highly efficient at filtering out ambient urban noise, and it boasts an exceptional battery life of over 30 hours with ANC active. The build...Read more

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rplt.it
23/04/2026
Yamaha YH-E700B Review: The Best Beige ANC Headphones of 2024

The Yamaha YH-E700B review highlights the Listening Optimizer system, which adjusts audio in real time, and effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) against low-frequency sounds. Key advantages include clear call quality, stable Bluetooth connectivity, and a comfortable, isolating over-ear design. However, the analysis notes that the ANC is less effective against higher frequencies...Read more

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vjgraphicarts.com
16/04/2026
Yamaha YH-E700B Review: The Best Beige ANC Headphones of 2024

The review on vjgraphicarts.com praises the Yamaha YH-E700BGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. wireless over-ear headphones for breaking away from standard market options and delivering an authentic, studio-monitor-like audio profile. The reviewer highlights the signature "True Sound" profile, which provides a highly balanced, uncolored acoustic presentation that does not...Read more

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altroconsumo.it
21/04/2023
YAMAHA YH-E700B, test and review - Altroconsumo

The Yamaha YH-E700B over-ear headphones are designed as circumaural, active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones featuring Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and integrated smartphone controls. The laboratory review notes an excellent overall rating for the device, driven by high marks in battery autonomy, sound quality, and physical comfort. Structurally, the package includes a carrying case,...Read more

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techpulse.be
04/07/2026
Yamaha YH-E700B review: do wireless and audiophile go hand in hand?

The Yamaha YH-E700B is an over-ear headphone priced at €349 that fails to fully compete with industry giants like Sony and Bose, resulting in a mediocre overall score of 6 out of 10. On the positive side, the headphones feature a sturdy build quality, a unique matte aesthetic in black or gold, and a respectable battery life yielding between 25 and 28 hours with active noise...Read more

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icreatemagazine.nl
11/12/2023
Yamaha YH-E700B review: wireless headphones for purists

The Yamaha YH-E700B is a wireless over-ear headphone entering a highly competitive mid-range market against rivals like Sony and Bose. It prioritises a neutral, well-balanced "True Sound" profile with crisp high frequencies and full mid-tones that prevent listening fatigue. Its features include a 32-hour battery life, passive noise isolation, large accessible buttons, and a...Read more

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