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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you travel frequently, the Soundcore Space One with superior noise isolation and an excellent air travel score may serve you well for long flights. However, if you prioritize sound quality for music and books or podcasts, the JBL Live 670NC would be the better option, despite its lower performance for gaming and video. Both have active noise cancelling, but if you prefer over-ear comfort, the Soundcore might be more to your liking, whereas the JBL is an on-ear model and more portable with a foldable design. Bear in mind, the JBL has a longer battery life, which could be crucial for extended use without needing to recharge. 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 Soundcore Space One
Good for music
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5/10
7.8/10
The Soundcore Space One is good for music, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
4.8/10
The JBL Live 670NC and Soundcore Space One are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Live 670NC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.4/10
4.2/10
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
4.7/10
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Battery
65.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
Get a great deal on the JBL Live 670NC or the Soundcore Space One
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.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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