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Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT vs JBL Live 460NC

What ATH-HL7BT does better (6) and where Live 460NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-HL7BT
6.2Score
6 advantages≈ $95
vs
JBL Live 460NC
JBL · 2021Live 460NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
3.5Battery6.4

Why is ATH-HL7BT better than Live 460NC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Live 460NC: No
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · Live 460NC: No
  5. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  6. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Live 460NC better than ATH-HL7BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 50 h2.5×
  2. Weight220 g vs 210 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 460NCJBL Live 460NC≈ $808.1
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB96 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h50 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity—750 mAh
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight220 g210 g
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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