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JBL LIVE 680NC vs JLab Daybreak

What LIVE 680NC does better (7) and where Daybreak wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.7Score
7 advantages≈ $110
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JLab Daybreak
JLab · 2026Daybreak
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $130
8.7Sound4.0
8.9Battery9.2
9.2Connectivity6.1

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Daybreak?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Daybreak: No
  2. Weight231 g vs 316 g+37%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · Daybreak: No
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  7. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Daybreak better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 100 h+25%
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.7
JLab DaybreakJLab Daybreak≈ $1307.6
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h100 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity—950 mAh
Charging time2 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight231 g316 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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