JBL Quantum 600 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Quantum 600 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 600 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 346 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than JBL Quantum 600 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | Rose | White
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 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
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSURROUND Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Quantum 600 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB 96 dB/mW JBL Quantum 600 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 97 dB 92 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL Quantum 600 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Stereo
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Features QuantumSOUND Signature -
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions LED backlight -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1300 mAh 750 mAh JBL Quantum 600 have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 600.
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) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Modulation Type DQPSK -
CONNECTIONS JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL Quantum 600 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Wind shield, USB dongle USB-C charging cable
Software Included JBL Quantum Engine -
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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