The JBL Live 680NC may sound good, but the battery life and plethora of top features are the star of the show
TechRadar Verdict The sound quality on the JBL Live 680NC is good for the price, if a little bass heavy. But more impressive are the various features included as well as the amazingly long battery life. Jump To: Two-minute review Price and release date Specs Features Design Performance Value Should I buy them?
- ▪TechRadar Verdict The sound quality on the JBL Live 680NC is good for the price, if a little bass heavy.
- ▪But more impressive are the various features included as well as the amazingly long battery life.
- ▪Jump To: Two-minute review Price and release date Specs Features Design Performance Value Should I buy them?
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TechRadar Verdict The sound quality on the JBL Live 680NC is good for the price, if a little bass heavy. But more impressive are the various features included as well as the amazingly long battery life. Just be aware that the fit does put some pressure on the top of the head and that you’ll have to source your own USB-C cable to charge. $159.95 at Amazon(Blue) Check Best Buy Pros +Good, warm sound +Full of features like adaptive ANC and personalized EQ +Incredible battery life +A lot on offer for the money Cons -Headphone weight sits on top of head -Occasionally overwhelming low-end Best picks for you The best headphones you can buy today, all tested by our experts Best on-ear headphones, tested and recommended by our expert reviewers, across all budgets The best wireless headphones,…
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