JBL Live 680NC
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Neumann NDH 20
Neumann
24 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Work
Commute
Budget
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| JBL Live 680NC | Neumann NDH 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Memory Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 30 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 150 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute speed charge gives you 4 more hours of playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | — |
| 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
Neumann NDH 20
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 680NC0.190score per dollar
vs
Neumann NDH 200.046score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 680NC
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
