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Audio Technica ATH-R30X vs JBL LIVE 680NC

What ATH-R30X does better (1) and where LIVE 680NC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R30X
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R30X
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is ATH-R30X better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Weight210 g vs 231 g+10%

Why is LIVE 680NC better than ATH-R30X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R30X: Yes
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+60%
  3. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 10 Hz+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity92 dB98 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—80 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight210 g231 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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