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JBL LIVE 660NC vs Philips Fidelio L3

What LIVE 660NC does better (2) and where Fidelio L3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL · 2021LIVE 660NC
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Philips Fidelio L3
Philips · 2021Fidelio L3
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
9.2Noise control & calls9.2
6.3Battery4.5

Why is LIVE 660NC 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 660NC?

  1. Lowest frequency16 Hz vs 7 Hz2.3×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
Specifications

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JBL LIVE 660NCJBL LIVE 660NC≈ $1307.3
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency16 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB103 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h38 h
Battery life with ANC40 h32 h
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight265 g—
Colours—Black
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