JBL Live 680NC

JBL Live 680NC

JBL
81 Overall Score
vs
TOZO HT3

TOZO HT3

TOZO
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

JBL Live 680NC

No customer feedback yet

TOZO HT3

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

Based on 19 reviews, the TOZO HT3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and exceptional value for money. Users consistently praise the long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and the useful companion app with customizable EQ. The main criticisms are minor: some find the plastic build feels slightly cheap, the ANC is good but not the absolute best on the market, and one user noted the fit can look a bit bulky.

Pros
  • Exceptional value for money
  • Excellent sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
  • Impressive noise cancellation for the price point
  • Long battery life lasting several days with regular use
  • Very comfortable for extended wear
Cons
  • Plastic build feels slightly cheap
  • ANC is good but not the best on the market
  • Buttons could be improved
  • Fit can look slightly bulky
  • Small instruction text
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Value for money 15
👍 Noise cancellation 14
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Comfort 10
🤔 Build quality 6

Scores

Budget
JBL
80
TOZO
87
Gaming
JBL
74
TOZO
81
Commute
JBL
77
TOZO
70
Work
JBL
74
TOZO
73
Studio
JBL
66
TOZO
73
Music
JBL
68
TOZO
72
Calls
JBL
64
TOZO
64

Specifications

JBL Live 680NCTOZO HT3
Design
Form Factoron-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.23 kg★0.25 kg
Ear CushionSiliconeSponge
HeadbandsiliconeSilicone Protein Sponge
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers12★
Freq Min10 Hz★20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB★
Max SPL95 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsLE AudioTOZO HT3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, 90H Playtime Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, Spatial Audio AI Chat with 5 Mics, Supports Dual Connection and USB-C Input, with 32 EQ Music Modes, Pink
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✓★✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★6.0
ProfilesA2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9—
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Range—15 m★
Battery
Battery Life80 hrs90 hrs★
Charge Time2 hrs2 hrs
Fast Charging5min=4hrs10 min for 9 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Capacity870 mAh★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count24★
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✗✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google AssistantOther
Touch Controls✓★✗
AppJBL HeadphonesTOZO App
Gaming Mode✓✓
Water Resistance—IPX4

Pros & Cons

JBL Live 680NC

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile

TOZO HT3

  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

TOZO HT3 is CA$142 cheaper (4.0x less).

JBL Live 680NC0.426score per dollar
vs
TOZO HT31.913score per dollar

TOZO HT3 offers 4.5x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: TOZO HT3

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 43 specs.

JBL Live 680NC Better at:

Commute

TOZO HT3 Better at:

MusicBudgetGamingStudio

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