Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT and JBL LIVE 460NC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 263 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue | Rose | White
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 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-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Stereo
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume control, answer/end Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 460NC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
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 5.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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