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Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs JBL LIVE 660NC

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (3) and where LIVE 660NC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL · 2021LIVE 660NC
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls9.2
5.6Battery6.3

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than LIVE 660NC?

  1. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+40%
  2. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%
  3. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 16 Hz+7%

Why is LIVE 660NC better than ATH-M50xBT2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M50xBT2: Yes
  2. Weight307 g vs 265 g+16%
  3. Charging time3.5 h vs 2 h+75%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 660NCJBL LIVE 660NC≈ $1307.3
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency15 Hz16 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB97 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h50 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity—750 mAh
Charging time3.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight307 g265 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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