JBL LIVE 460NC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 460NC and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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

JBL LIVE 460NC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 210 g 285 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than JBL LIVE 460NC headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Black | Blue | Rose | White Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 95 dB/mW JBL LIVE 460NC have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 92 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Sensitivity -30 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Voice assistant Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 750 mAh 1200 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 35 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
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 (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 460NC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 460NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compatibility Android phone -
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years
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