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6.2Noise control & calls7.8
8.6Battery9.0
Why is Q31i better than LIVE 680NC?
Q31i has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is LIVE 680NC better than Q31i?
LIVE 680NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | — |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 10 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes | — |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 80 h | 80 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | 50 h |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 10 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 231 g |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
