JBL Live 680NC
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Neumann NDH 20
Neumann
24 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
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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 680NC0.298score per dollar
vs
Neumann NDH 200.047score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 6.3x better value for money
JBL Live 680NC
Neumann NDH 20
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 680NC
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
