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Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Ace 2 vs JBL LIVE 680NC

What Clam Ace 2 does better (2) and where LIVE 680NC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Ace 2
Fresh 'n Rebel · 2026Clam Ace 2
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $110
5.8Noise control & calls7.8
9.4Battery9.0
9.1Connectivity9.1

Why is Clam Ace 2 better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Battery life100 h vs 80 h+25%
  2. Battery life with ANC60 h vs 50 h+20%

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Clam Ace 2?

LIVE 680NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h80 h
Battery life with ANC60 h50 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 8 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—231 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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