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Denon AH-C830NCW vs JBL Live Flex

What AH-C830NCW does better (1) and where Live Flex wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C830NCW
Denon · 2021AH-C830NCW
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
JBL Live Flex
JBL · 2023Live Flex
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls4.8
2.7Battery6.2

Why is AH-C830NCW better than Live Flex?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Live Flex: No

Why is Live Flex better than AH-C830NCW?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
  3. Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live FlexJBL Live Flex≈ $655.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—93 Ω
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4.8 h—
Total with charging case—40 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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