Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS and JBL LIVE 660NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 192 g 265 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Blue | White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 660NC offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 150 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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