Beats Solo3 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 and JBL LIVE 660NC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Solo3 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.8 cm -
Weight 215 g 265 g Beats Solo3 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones.
Colour Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey Blue | White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Beats Solo3 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 660NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 660NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 16 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Voice assistant
CABLE Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Solo3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Beats Solo3 JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac Android phone
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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