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JBL JR460 NC vs Soundcore Life Q30

What JR460 NC does better (2) and where Life Q30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL JR460 NC
JBL · 2021JR460 NC
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore · 2020Life Q30
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $60
9.2Noise control & calls7.8
3.6Battery5.9

Why is JR460 NC better than Life Q30?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 5 h2.5×
  2. Weight200 g vs 260 g+30%

Why is Life Q30 better than JR460 NC?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 60 h2×
  2. Battery life with ANC20 h vs 40 h2×
  3. Driver size32 mm vs 40 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL JR460 NCJBL JR460 NC≈ $706.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size32 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity85 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h60 h
Battery life with ANC20 h40 h
Battery capacity450 mAh—
Charging time2 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight200 g260 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black, Sakura Pink, Midnight Blue, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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