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JBL Live 660NC vs Soundcore Life Q35

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Live 660NC

JBL Live 660NC

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 265 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 50 hours.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Soundcore Life Q35

Soundcore Life Q35

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 14,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Life Q35 if you want longer battery life (up to 60 hours). Choose the JBL Live 660NC if you prefer Bluetooth and wired AUX audio.

Connections

JBL Live 660NC
Bluetooth and wired connection
Soundcore Life Q35
Bluetooth connection

Fit

JBL Live 660NC
Cushioned ear cups
Soundcore Life Q35
Memory-foam padded earcups

Battery life

JBL Live 660NC
Up to 50 hours
Soundcore Life Q35
Up to 60 hours (ANC off)

Controls

JBL Live 660NC
Controls on Ear Cups?
Soundcore Life Q35
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Noise cancellation

JBL Live 660NC
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore Life Q35
Noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Live 660NC

  • Connection: Bluetooth and wired AUX audio.
  • Bluetooth and wired connection.

Soundcore Life Q35

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 60 hours (vs 50 hours), ANC off.
  • Connection: Bluetooth, NFC and 3.5mm AUX with microphone.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
FitCushioned ear cupsMemory-foam padded earcups and headband
Battery lifeUp to 50 hoursUp to 60 hours (ANC off)
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?On-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the Soundcore app
ChargingYes5 minutes provides up to 4 hours

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
BrandJBLSoundcore
ModelLive 660NCLife Q35
Announced20212021
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack White Blue—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
Weight265g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
Battery LifeUp to 50 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC offUp to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on)
Charging Time2 hours from emptyAbout 2 hours
Fast ChargingYes5 minutes provides up to 4 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
ConnectionBluetooth and wired AUX audioBluetooth, NFC and 3.5mm AUX with microphone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorDetachable AUX audio cable3.5 mm AUX input; USB-C charging
App SupportJBL Headphones appSoundcore app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
Voice AssistantYes—
Special FeaturesPersoni-Fi; Ambient Aware; TalkThruNFC; travel case; airplane adapter
Sensors—Wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
Drivers40 mm dynamic drivers40mm silk-diaphragm drivers
Frequency Response16 Hz – 20 kHzUp to 40kHz
Impedance32Ω—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive Noise CancellingHybrid multi-mode ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruYes
Spatial AudioNo—
Microphones2 microphones2 microphones with AI for calls; dual microphones per earcup for ANC
Audio FeaturesJBL Signature SoundHi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless
Audio Codecs—LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?On-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned ear cupsMemory-foam padded earcups and headband

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live 660NCSoundcore Life Q35
Headphones / EarbudsLive 660NCLife Q35 headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableType-C Charging Cable—
Audio CableDetachable audio cableAUX audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarrying PouchOver/on-ear design
DocumentationQuick Start Guide/Safety Sheet; Warranty/WarningDocumentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 2 hours.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Life Q35 for longer rated battery life.

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