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