JBL Live 460NC Wireless Headphones w/ Active Noise Cancellation

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Product Overview

JBL Live 460NC are entry-level on-ear wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation, which is supplemented with JBL's Ambient Aware feature. The large 40mm drivers and up to 50 hours of battery life give the Live 460NC a great feature-to-price ratio.
Launched alongside the over-ear Live 660NC, the Live 460NC offer essentially the same set of features, though the Live 460NC are weaker in lower frequencies.
The Live 460NC sport a 750mAh battery that can be replenished with four hours of playtime in 10 minutes. They also support multi-point connection, allowing the Live 460NC to switch seamlessly between two connected devices. Naturally, the JBL Live 460NC can be used both wired via 3.5mm headphone jack or wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0.
A model that the Live 460NC ostensibly replace is the Live 400BT, though the Live 460NC are vastly superior, offering not only double the battery life but also ANC. Still, at the moment of the launch of Live 460NC, the latter is on sale.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built, and customizable sound profile
  • Good battery life
  • Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs
Cons
  • Poor active noise cancelling

What external reviewers found***

External score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built design
  • Supports multi-device pairing
  • Long-lasting continuous battery life
Cons
  • Poor passive soundstage
  • No IP rating for dust or water resistance
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0

Construction

Battery | Capacity
750 mA/3.7 V
Colors
Blue, Black, White, Rose
Drivers
40mm / 1.7” Dynamic Driver
Form Factor
Over-ear headphones
Headphone Type
Closed, Dynamic headphones

Dimensions

Weight
210 g / 0.46 lbs

Function

Bluetooth Profiles
HFP V1.7, A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6
Fast Charging
4h playback in 10min

Performance

Battery Life
Up to 40h (ANC on) / 50h (ANC off)
Charging Time
2 hours
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz
Impedance
32 ohms
Max Sound Level
92 dB
Microphone Sensitivity
-30 dBV@1 kHz/Pa
Sensitivity
96 dB@1kHz/1mW

Production

Availability
2021-03
Debut
2021-01 (CES 2021)

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 35%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The JBL Live 460NC are decent for mixed use, thanks to their ANC, wireless design, and customizable sound profile. They're well-built, have a long-lasting continuous battery life of under 30 hours, and have a breathable fit. Their ANC fares a bit worse when it comes to blocking out rumbly bus and plane engines, though, and they're a bit bulky.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built design
  • Long-lasting continuous battery life
  • Supports multi-device pairing
Cons
  • No IP rating for dust or water resistance
  • Poor passive soundstage

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References

  1. ^ JBL Live 460NC Wireless Headphones Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-460nc-wireless. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2021-06-13.

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