JBL Live 680NC
JBL
65 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic DJ 300 PRO X 1001971
Beyerdynamic
26 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live 680NC | Beyerdynamic DJ 300 PRO X 1001971 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 100 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| 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 DJ 300 PRO X 1001971
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 680NC0.403score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic DJ 300 PRO X 10019710.143score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 680NC
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.
