How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. Live 460NC vs KNS 8402

JBL Live 460NC vs KRK KNS 8402

What Live 460NC does better (2) and where KNS 8402 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 460NC
JBL · 2021Live 460NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
vs
KRK KNS 8402
KRK · 2021KNS 8402
2 advantages≈ $100
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Live 460NC better than KNS 8402?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · KNS 8402: No
  2. Weight210 g vs 247 g+18%

Why is KNS 8402 better than Live 460NC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 23,000 Hz+15%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 460NCJBL Live 460NC≈ $808.1
KRK KNS 8402KRK KNS 8402≈ $100
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz23,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω36 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB97 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h—
Battery life with ANC40 h—
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight210 g247 g
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare