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Austrian Audio Hi-X15 vs JBL Live 460NC

What Hi-X15 does better (3) and where Live 460NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Austrian Audio · 2021Hi-X15
3 advantages≈ $100
vs
JBL Live 460NC
JBL · 2021Live 460NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is Hi-X15 better than Live 460NC?

  1. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 20 Hz+67%
  2. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%
  3. Driver size44 mm vs 40 mm+10%

Why is Live 460NC better than Hi-X15?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Hi-X15: Yes
  2. Weight255 g vs 210 g+21%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 460NCJBL Live 460NC≈ $808.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size44 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity113 dB96 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—50 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity—750 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight255 g210 g
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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