vs
8.7Sound6.1
7.8Noise control & calls6.1
9.0Battery8.4
Why is LIVE 680NC better than TAH8000E?
- Battery life80 h vs 70 h+14%
- Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
- Weight231 g vs 260 g+12%
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
Why is TAH8000E better than LIVE 680NC?
TAH8000E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 112 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 5 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 80 h | 70 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | 50 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 1,100 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 8 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| LE Audio | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 231 g | 260 g |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
