JBL Live 680NC
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII
Beyerdynamic
39 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live 680NC | Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | velour and leatherette |
| Headband | — | spring steel, memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 30 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | — | Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII Premium Tesla studio headphones for recording, monitoring and editing (closed-back) - Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 5 m |
| Range | — | 3 m★ |
| 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| App | JBL Headphones app | — |
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
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 680NC0.002score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII0.001score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 680NC
Scores 65 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
