JBL LIVE 660NC vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL LIVE 660NC and Apple AirPods Max. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL LIVE 660NC vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 265 g 384.8 g JBL LIVE 660NC are lighter than JBL LIVE 660NC headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour Blue | White | Black 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 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 16 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 94 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 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Sensitivity -19 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Controls Voice assistant Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE JBL LIVE 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES JBL LIVE 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Features - On-ear detection
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 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 750 mAh -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 20 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC 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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS JBL LIVE 660NC Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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