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JBL Live 670NC
Overall Rating & value for money
8.1/ 10
8.1
0.010.0
A 8.1 puts its overall rating in the top 10% of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 64 we've cataloged.
8.4/ 10
8.4
0.010.0
A 8.4 puts its value for money in the top quarter of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 64 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
65 hAbove average65 h
7 h100 h
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 43 of 64 we've cataloged.
Full Charge Minutes
4.98 minBelow average4.97999981045723 min
2 min240 min
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 36 of 64 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
NoneMost commonNone67%IP548%IP558%IPX48%
None is the most common — on 67% of the 12 on-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 64).
Weight
152 gBelow average152 g
6 g328 g
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 55 of 64 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 65 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 4.98 min
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- None
- Material Ear Cups
- Faux leather
- Material Headband
- Fabric
Design
- Weight
- 152 g
- Color Options
- Black, blue, white, sandstone
- Foldable
- Yes
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Yes
- Type
- 2 beamforming microphones
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Yes
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Frequency Response Signature
- Warm
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical + touch hybrid
- Eq Customization
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Inline Controls
- No
- Touch Controls
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, Bixby
Release
- Date
- 2023-08
- Msrp Usd
- 129.95 USD
- Year
- 2023
SoundGuys review
Noise cancelling7.3
Isolation6.1
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit8.3
Connectivity7.5
Design7.0
The verdict
If you have a lengthy commute or travel frequently, you should consider the JBL Live 670NC headphones. With an ultra-portable design, massive battery life, decent ANC, and plenty of EQ options, not to mention an optional wired connection, the JBL Live 670NC delivers without a hefty price tag.
✓Liked: Comfortable fit, Companion app with EQ options, Long battery life, Portability
✕Could be better: No IP rating, SBC/AAC only, Difficult to clean cloth headband, No audio over USB-C
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