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JBL JR460 NC vs JBL Live 460NC

What JR460 NC does better (1) and where Live 460NC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL JR460 NC
JBL · 2021JR460 NC
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
JBL Live 460NC
JBL · 2021Live 460NC
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
9.2Noise control & calls7.8
3.6Battery6.4

Why is JR460 NC better than Live 460NC?

  1. Weight200 g vs 210 g+5%

Why is Live 460NC better than JR460 NC?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 50 h+67%
  2. Battery life with ANC20 h vs 40 h2×
  3. Battery capacity450 mAh vs 750 mAh+67%
  4. Driver size32 mm vs 40 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL JR460 NCJBL JR460 NC≈ $706.2
JBL Live 460NCJBL Live 460NC≈ $808.1
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size32 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity85 dB96 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h50 h
Battery life with ANC20 h40 h
Battery capacity450 mAh750 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight200 g210 g
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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