JBL Live JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
90 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Specifications
| JBL Live JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute speed charge gives you 4 more hours of playtime | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM0.343score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.449score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
