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JBL Live 460NC vs Marshall Major IV

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

JBL Live 460NC
JBL · 2021Live 460NC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Marshall Major IV
Marshall · 2020Major IV
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $75
7.8Noise control & calls3.8
6.4Battery8.0

Why is Live 460NC better than Major IV?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Major IV: No
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Major IV better than Live 460NC?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 80 h+60%
  2. Weight210 g vs 165 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 460NCJBL Live 460NC≈ $808.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB99 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h80 h
Battery life with ANC40 h—
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 15 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight210 g165 g
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx0
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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