JBL LIVE 660NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 660NC and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 660NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 265 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than JBL LIVE 660NC headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 94 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm JBL LIVE 660NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Sensitivity -19 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 750 mAh -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 32 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
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 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 660NC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 660NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility Android phone -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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