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JBL Live 460NC vs Philips Fidelio L3

What Live 460NC does better (2) and where Fidelio L3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 460NC
JBL · 2021Live 460NC
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Philips Fidelio L3
Philips · 2021Fidelio L3
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $80
7.9Noise control & calls9.2
6.4Battery4.5

Why is Live 460NC better than Fidelio L3?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 38 h+32%
  2. Battery life with ANC40 h vs 32 h+25%

Why is Fidelio L3 better than Live 460NC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Live 460NC: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. aptXNo · Live 460NC: Yes
Specifications

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JBL Live 460NCJBL Live 460NC≈ $1008.0
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB103 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h38 h
Battery life with ANC40 h32 h
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight210 g—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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