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JBL Tune 680NC vs Koss KPH40 Utility

What Tune 680NC does better (1) and where KPH40 Utility wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 680NC
JBL · 2026Tune 680NC
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
2 advantages≈ $70
6.5Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Tune 680NC better than KPH40 Utility?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · KPH40 Utility: No

Why is KPH40 Utility better than Tune 680NC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 680NCJBL Tune 680NC≈ $708.9
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size32 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω60 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB101 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life76 h—
Battery capacity680 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version6—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight158 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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