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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize a more immersive music listening experience and active noise cancellation for air travel or blocking out background noise, choose the JBL Live 670NC, but remember they are more expensive and less suitable for exercise. On the other hand, if you prefer headphones for calls and meetings, or need a lightweight, sweatproof option for exercise and you don't mind a lower sound quality and lack of noise isolation, consider the Shokz OpenMove. Keep in mind that the OpenMove use bone conduction technology which doesn't isolate sound, making them not ideal for noisy environments. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
  • Very good for air travel
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
  • Good for exercise

Key differences

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Music

6.5
Live 670NC
OpenMove
4.8
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Live 670NC
OpenMove
7.9
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.

TV and Video

5.5
Live 670NC
OpenMove
5.0
The JBL Live 670NC and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Live 670NC is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

6.7
Live 670NC
OpenMove
2.5
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.

Battery

65.0 Hours
Live 670NC
OpenMove
6.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$100
Live 670NC
OpenMove
$80
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The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.4
Live 670NC
OpenMove
4.9
The JBL Live 670NC and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

7.4
Live 670NC
OpenMove
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove and JBL Live 670NC are both good for phone calls.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 670NC
OpenMove
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove and JBL Live 670NC both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live 670NC and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 670NCShokz OpenMove
JBL Live 670NCShokz OpenMove

GENERAL

Price
$100
$80
Brand
JBLShokz
Release Date
March 1, 2024September 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
7.4/107.8/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105/10
TV and Video Score
5.5/105/10
Exercise Score
6/107.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
65 Hours6 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
3 Hours1 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.1

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
6.8/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
7/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.4/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
217 Grams29 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."

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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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