JBL Quantum 400 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Quantum 400 and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Quantum 400 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 274 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than JBL Quantum 400 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | Rose | White
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders DTS -
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW JBL Quantum 400 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features JBL Quantum SURROUND Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
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 JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL Quantum 400 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories - USB-C charging cable
Software Included JBL Quantum Engine -
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support 1-year warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
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