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JBL LIVE 680NC vs Marshall Milton A.N.C.

What LIVE 680NC does better (3) and where Milton A.N.C. wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Marshall Milton A.N.C.
Marshall · 2026Milton A.N.C.
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $170
8.7Sound4.4
7.8Noise control & calls6.8
9.0Battery7.7
9.1Connectivity8.7

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Milton A.N.C.?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 32 mm+25%

Why is Milton A.N.C. better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Weight231 g vs 200 g+16%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm32 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB99 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h80 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight231 g200 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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