Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.2 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 210 g | JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Pine | Black | Blue | Rose | White | |
| Body Material | Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather, memory foam | - | |
| Headband Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | JBL LIVE 460NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | - | |
| 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 | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC. |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW | JBL LIVE 460NC have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| Impedance | 24 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sensitivity | - | -30 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | 750 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 460NC. |
| Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 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 |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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