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JBL LIVE 680NC vs Skullcandy Hesh 360

What LIVE 680NC does better (4) and where Hesh 360 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $110
vs
Skullcandy Hesh 360
Skullcandy · 2025Hesh 360
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
8.9Battery9.4
9.2Connectivity6.1

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Hesh 360?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  4. Weight231 g vs 249 g+8%

Why is Hesh 360 better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 100 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.7
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB119 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h100 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 8 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight231 g249 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Future, Plasma, Bone, True Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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