JBL Live 680NC
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Bose
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| JBL Live 680NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | plush cushions |
| Headband | — | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute speed charge gives you 4 more hours of playtime | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 680NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 680NC0.066score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-01000.025score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 2.6x better value for money
JBL Live 680NC
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
