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JBL Live 680NC
The 40mm drivers deliver JBL Signature Sound with Hi-Res Audio support, while Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 uses four microphones to calibrate in real time. A 50-hour battery life with speed charging and a lightweight, foldable design with a metal hinge provide all-day portability. This is best for commuters and travelers who prioritize long battery life and effective noise cancellation in a compact on-ear form.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
80 Overall Score
Price $105
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone |
| Headband | silicone |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Max SPL | 95 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LE Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 80 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Capacity | 870 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | JBL Live 680NC | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 80 | 30 | 60 | 24 | 60 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Live 680NC | 98.4 | 83.9 | 80.7 | 90.7 | 97.2 | 61.3 | 100 | 57.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95 | 83.9 | 96 | 62.8 | 78.3 | 85.3 | 99.4 | 76.5 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 100 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 91.2 | 89.2 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 91.7 | 88.8 | 96 | 99.1 | 98.1 | 61.3 | 97.5 | 94.7 |
