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8.7Sound3.4
7.8Noise control & calls5.9
9.0Battery7.8
9.1Connectivity9.1
Why is LIVE 680NC better than WH-CH730N?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WH-CH730N: No
- Battery life80 h vs 75 h+7%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · WH-CH730N: No
- Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
- Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%
Why is WH-CH730N better than LIVE 680NC?
- Weight231 g vs 207 g+12%
- Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 6 Hz+67%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 30 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 10 Hz | 6 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 100 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 80 h | 75 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | 50 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 231 g | 207 g |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
