JBL Live 660NC vs Soundcore Life Q45
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| Feature |  JBL Live 660NC |  Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,000 | KSh 16,000 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC off | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| Weight | 265g | 292g |
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General
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Soundcore |
| Model | Live 660NC | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) |
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black White Blue, Black White Blue | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 265g | 292g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC off | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | — |
| Special Features | Personi-Fi; Ambient Aware; TalkThru | Catalogue name Life Q45; official product name Space Q45 (A3040); protective case; AUX |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 16 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Five adjustable transparency levels |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | 2 microphones | 2 microphones with AI for calls |
| Audio Features | JBL Signature Sound | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID |
| Audio Codecs | — | LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Controls on Ear Cups? | Physical controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned ear cups | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Live 660NC | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Live 660NC | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | Type-C Charging Cable | — |
| Audio Cable | Audio cable | AUX audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Carrying Pouch | N/A - over/on-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide/Safety Sheet; Warranty/Warning | Documentation |