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beyerdynamic Aventho Y vs JBL LIVE 680NC

What Aventho Y does better (2) and where LIVE 680NC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic Aventho Y
beyerdynamic · 2026Aventho Y
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
7.8Noise control & calls7.8
9.2Battery9.0

Why is Aventho Y better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Battery life90 h vs 80 h+12%
  2. Battery life with ANC60 h vs 50 h+20%

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Aventho Y?

  1. Weight316 g vs 231 g+37%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
Specifications

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JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life90 h80 h
Battery life with ANC60 h50 h
Battery capacity650 mAh—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 6 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight316 g231 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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