JBL Live 680NC
JBL
81 Overall Score
vs
QCY H3 PRO
QCY
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live 680NC
No customer feedback yet
QCY H3 PRO
90 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The QCY H3 Pro headphones are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive battery life at an affordable price. Reviewers frequently compare them favorably to premium brands like Sony and Bose, noting their lightweight comfort and reliable connectivity. A few users mention missing features like a carrying case and poor app accessibility, while one reported issues with simultaneous voice chat and music playback.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation (especially low frequencies)
- Long battery life (charges once per week with heavy use)
- Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Good call quality (teams meetings, phone calls)
Cons
- No carrying case included
- App accessibility poor (especially for blind users)
- Glitchy voice chat when music plays simultaneously
- Cannot mute microphones directly
- Cannot use headphones with cable unless charged
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 4
Battery life 5
Comfort and fit 4
Value for money 6
App accessibility 3
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Specifications
| JBL Live 680NC | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | protein leather |
| Headband | silicone | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LE Audio | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 55 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 680NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 680NC1.012score per dollar
vs
QCY H3 PRO1.470score per dollar
QCY H3 PRO offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3 PRO
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.
