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JBL LIVE 680NC vs Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active

What LIVE 680NC does better (6) and where Crusher 540 Active wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $110
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Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active
Skullcandy · 2025Crusher 540 Active
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $110
7.8Noise control & calls3.8
9.0Battery5.3

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Crusher 540 Active?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Crusher 540 Active: No
  2. Battery life80 h vs 40 h2×
  3. Weight231 g vs 312 g+35%
  4. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  5. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5+20%

Why is Crusher 540 Active better than LIVE 680NC?

Crusher 540 Active has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h40 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight231 g312 g
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Concrete, Soft, Forest, Smoke, Coal
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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