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HifiMan HE400SE vs JBL LIVE 660NC

What HE400SE does better (0) and where LIVE 660NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE400SE
HifiMan · 2021HE400SE
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL · 2021LIVE 660NC
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls9.2

Why is HE400SE better than LIVE 660NC?

HE400SE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is LIVE 660NC better than HE400SE?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HE400SE: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 16 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 660NCJBL LIVE 660NC≈ $1307.3
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz16 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity91 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
Weight—265 g
ColoursBlack—
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