JBL LIVE 460NC vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 460NC and Sony WH-CH720N. 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

JBL LIVE 460NC vs. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 210 g 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than JBL LIVE 460NC headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Rose | White Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH720N offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 92 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Beamforming
Sensitivity -30 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 750 mAh -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 460NC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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