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Austrian Audio Hi-X15 vs JBL LIVE 660NC

What Hi-X15 does better (4) and where LIVE 660NC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Austrian Audio · 2021Hi-X15
4 advantages≈ $100
vs
JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL · 2021LIVE 660NC
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls9.2

Why is Hi-X15 better than LIVE 660NC?

  1. Weight255 g vs 265 g+4%
  2. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 16 Hz+33%
  3. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%
  4. Driver size44 mm vs 40 mm+10%

Why is LIVE 660NC better than Hi-X15?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Hi-X15: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 660NCJBL LIVE 660NC≈ $1307.3
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size44 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz16 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity113 dB97 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—50 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity—750 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight255 g265 g
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