JBL Live 680NC
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01
Fractal Design
61 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
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Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| JBL Live 680NC | Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Fabric, Metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute speed charge gives you 4 more hours of playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| App | JBL Headphones app | Adjust Pro |
| 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
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 680NC0.025score per dollar
vs
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-010.017score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 1.5x better value for money
JBL Live 680NC
Fractal Design Scape FD-HS-SCA1-01
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 680NC
Scores 65 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 27 specs.
