JBL Live 670NC
JBL
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live 670NC | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | fabric | synthetic leather |
| Headband | fabric | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 103 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.20000000298023224 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 670NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 670NC1.012score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.287score per dollar
JBL Live 670NC offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.
