Side by side comparison and review of JBL LIVE 460NC and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 384.8 g | JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than JBL LIVE 460NC headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Rose | White | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 92 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sensitivity | -30 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Voice assistant | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 750 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | JBL LIVE 460NC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C charging cable | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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