Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g 265 g JBL LIVE 660NC are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black Blue | White | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Voice assistant
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 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 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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