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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for headphones that provide a better experience for music and air travel with active noise cancelling, the JBL Live 670NC would be a suitable option. They have an advantage in sound quality for books and podcasts too, but might not be ideal for gaming or watching TV due to poor performance in those areas. On the other hand, if portability and ease of use during exercise are your priorities, and you prefer earbuds over headphones, the JBL Live Pro 2 could be a better fit. They provide excellent noise isolation and are also sweatproof, which is great for active users. Both options have good build quality and mic quality for calls and meetings. In terms of price, the JBL Live 670NC is slightly less expensive, offering good value if their advantages align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
Good for phone calls
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.5/10
5.9/10
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4/10
5.2/10
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
5.8/10
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
9.1/10
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Battery
65.0 Hours
8.3 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$90
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the JBL Live Pro 2 costs $90.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.0/10
The JBL Live 670NC has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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