Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JBL LIVE 660NC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 265 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Blue | White | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | JBL LIVE 660NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 16 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 660NC. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 97 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 660NC. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Sensitivity | - | -19 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 750 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 660NC recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL LIVE 660NC |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year |
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