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JBL LIVE 660NC vs Soundcore Space Q45

What LIVE 660NC does better (3) and where Space Q45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL · 2021LIVE 660NC
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Soundcore Space Q45
Soundcore · 2022Space Q45
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $130
9.2Noise control & calls6.7
6.3Battery6.9
2.5Connectivity6.1

Why is LIVE 660NC better than Space Q45?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 5 h2.5×
  2. Weight265 g vs 295 g+11%
  3. Lowest frequency16 Hz vs 20 Hz+25%

Why is Space Q45 better than LIVE 660NC?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 65 h+30%
  2. Battery life with ANC40 h vs 50 h+25%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
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 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h65 h
Battery life with ANC40 h50 h
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Charging time2 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight265 g295 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black, Blue, White
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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