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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for headphones better suited for air travel and casual listening with the benefit of active noise cancelling, then the JBL Live 670NC may be worth the additional cost. They also offer a foldable design for portability, long battery life, and built-in controls for convenience. However, if your primary use is during exercise and you're on a budget, the Jlab Go Air Sport is more suitable as they are sweatproof, come with ear hooks for secure fit, and are less expensive. They lack active noise cancelling and have a shorter battery life, which may not be as good for travel or immersive listening experiences. 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 Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.5/10
5.6/10
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4/10
5.2/10
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
5.6/10
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
6.0/10
The JBL Live 670NC and Jlab Go Air Sport are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Live 670NC is somewhat better.
Battery
65.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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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