JBL LIVE 660NC vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 660NC and Soundcore Life Q30. 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 660NC vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 265 g -
Colour Blue | White | Black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material - Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired 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), 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 Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 16 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 94 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Silk - 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 MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity -19 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Voice assistant Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 750 mAh 720 mAh JBL LIVE 660NC have a higher battery capacity than Soundcore Life Q30.
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 660NC.
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 playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 660NC Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable -
Compatibility Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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