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JBL LIVE 660NC vs Shure SRH840A

What LIVE 660NC does better (2) and where SRH840A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL · 2021LIVE 660NC
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Shure SRH840A
Shure · 2022SRH840A
2 advantages≈ $150
9.2Noise control & calls4.0

Why is LIVE 660NC better than SRH840A?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · SRH840A: No
  2. Weight265 g vs 273 g+3%

Why is SRH840A better than LIVE 660NC?

  1. Lowest frequency16 Hz vs 5 Hz3.2×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 660NCJBL LIVE 660NC≈ $1307.3
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency16 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB97 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h—
Battery life with ANC40 h—
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight265 g273 g
Colours—Black
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