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General

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Series

Live1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

LIVE 680NC, JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM, JBLLIVE680NCBLUAM, JBLLIVE680NCGRNAM, JBLLIVE680NCCPGAM, JBLLIVE680NCWHTAM2Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Five exact US color-selector SKU codes read in browser. QSG page 14 exact regulatory model LIVE 680NC. Sand selector uses CPGAM.

B1862Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nothing_Headphone_(a)Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Model number B186. The Amazon listing also prints Model Number B186. Retailer codes such as A11300038 at LDLC are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

12001300331863Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/8112615Read 23 October 2026Exact UK Black product EAN. It is not assigned to the US Black SKU without evidence.

6974434227446, 6974434227453, 6974434227439, 69744342275696Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the Nothing EU store: SKU and barcode 6974434227446 White, 6974434227453 Black, 6974434227439 Pink, 6974434227569 Yellow.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 March 20261Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026

5 March 20264Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-nothing-headphone-a-are-here-and-they-rock-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-themRead 15 October 2026Article published 5 March 2026 on the launch. Pre-orders opened on 5 March 2026 and sales started on 13 March 2026 for white, black and pink. The yellow edition followed from 6 April 2026 (Hardware Busters). iFixit says the newsroom announcement was on 26 February, which is a teaser date.5Press articlehwbusters.com/news/nothing-launches-affordable-headphoneRead 15 October 2026Available starting March 13 for black, white and pink and April 6 for the limited-edition yellow. Pre-orders open at launch. The article gives EUR 189 for Greece, a country price that is not stored.

Status

Available1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026US shipping March 15, 2026. Current maker page in stock.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $199 with Add to bag.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$159.951Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026US launch release dated March 12, 2026. USD MSRP before local sales tax. US orders March 12 and shipping March 15.

$1991Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026$199 on the Nothing US store with an Add to bag button.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Official price $199 / GBP 149 / AU$329.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1596Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026German Nothing store lists EUR 159. Trusted Reviews and GSMArena give the same EUR 159 MSRP at launch. Tax treatment is not stated.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026MSRP of GBP 149 in the UK ($199 / EUR 159).14Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_a_unboxing-news-72043.phpRead 15 October 2026At GBP 149 / $199 / EUR 159 you're getting a lot for not a lot.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026US launch and UK Argos sold Black GTIN. Not a global market list.37Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/8112615Read 23 October 2026UK retail listing.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, Green, Sand, White, Purple, Orange2Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Current maker page and spec sheet show seven colors. Current US calls CPG Sand while launch calls it Champagne. No color-specific hardware differences published.

White, Black, Pink, Yellow1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Colour picker: White, Black, Pink, Yellow.

Segment

Music1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Maker describes music and podcast listening.

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Listed under Audio. Marketed for music listening with ANC, a tuned EQ and Hi-Res Audio. Stored as music.

Design

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Form factor

On-ear4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026

Over-ear2Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nothing_Headphone_(a)Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Type Over-ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed5Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public audio reproduction paragraph explicitly closed-back on-ear design.

Closed2Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nothing_Headphone_(a)Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Enclosure Closed.

Wearing style

Headband4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026

Headband8Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-a-review-154232Read 15 October 2026Headband with a plastic friction band.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly flat and inward folding mechanism. Page 2 says the 680NC follows the base design in compact on-ear form. Exact 680NC maker spec sheet separately confirms fold-flat.

None9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Foldable No. Which? also lists Headphones fold: No.10Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/headphones/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Public spec list: Headphones fold No. The rest of the review is paywalled and was not used.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly flat rotation and inward folding. Not inferred from cup tilt.

Yes16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The rectangular earcups can both tilt and swivel.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm with a next-gen magnet and voice-coil system. HeadphoneCheck calls them 40 mm dynamic drivers.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Custom-developed 40 mm dynamic drivers. Technical specifications: transducer principle dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Sound: Drivers 40 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

18Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-jbl-live-680nc-may-sound-good-but-the-battery-life-and-plethora-of-top-features-are-the-star-of-the-showRead 23 October 2026Sound section explicitly one driver per side.

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Diaphragm material

compound diaphragm9Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Live 680NC column explicitly 40 mm dynamic driver with compound diaphragm. Composition unspecified.

PEN+PU dome, titanium-coated1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Diaphragm: Dome material PEN+PU, Coating titanium-coated.

Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 single acoustic range. Not a wireless transmission band.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Sound: RF 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz. The row label is RF and no power state or test standard is given. Expert Reviews and iFixit repeat 20 Hz to 40 kHz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 unqualified 32 ohm claim. No passive value or test frequency stated. Wired playback requires power.

16Ω17Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0G6L57FHVRead 15 October 2026Listing attribute: Impedance 16 ohm. The maker table has no impedance row. The listing also prints Model Number B186 and a 1 year manufacturer warranty. The power state is not stated. The listing title says 5 HD mics, which the maker does not support.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

98dB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz. Current maker web table supplies the per-mW reference.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW7Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Audio specification labels the 98 dB figure Driver sensitivity at 1 kHz/1 mW.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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96kHz16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Over USB-C under macOS the headphones are recognised automatically and support up to 24-bit/96 kHz. This is the reviewer's observation and the maker prints 24-bit/96 kHz only for LDAC.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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24bits16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Over USB-C under macOS the headphones support up to 24-bit/96 kHz.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 Personi-Fi 3.0 personal hearing profile.

No16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026A personalised sound profile feature is missing compared to the Headphone (1).

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

1010Reviewenkelteknik.se/test-jbl-live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Exact 680NC review sound section explicitly 10-band EQ and provides app screenshot.

81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Nothing X: advanced 8-band equaliser.

EQ presets

Studio8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-jbl-live-680nc-may-sound-good-but-the-battery-life-and-plethora-of-top-features-are-the-star-of-the-showRead 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly names the Studio preset. Other exact names were not published in this review and are not copied from 780NC.

Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Four default EQ settings. The names come from the Nothing support article on equalisers for the Headphone (a): Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, plus Custom and Advanced modes.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/44186010442001-How-many-equalisers-does-Nothing-Headphone-a-offerRead 15 October 2026Four preset EQ modes, Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, with Custom and Advanced modes. The page is behind a bot check, so the wording was read through search result text.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

JBL Spatial Sound 3.011Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Exact 680NC column in launch table names JBL Spatial Sound 3.0. Head tracking is not established.

Static Spatial Audio: Cinema mode, Static Spatial Audio: Concert mode1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Nothing X: Static Spatial Audio modes inspired by live concerts and cinematic moments. SoundGuys and TechRadar name the two modes Cinema and Concert.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spatial audio with Concert and Cinema modes, processed by Nothing, with no head tracking or Dolby Atmos.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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No1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026TechRadar says there is no head tracking or Dolby Atmos. The maker page lists none.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026You do not get head tracking or Dolby Atmos here.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Noise Cancellation: Type ADAPTIVE ANC.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid13Retailer pageyodobashi.com/product/100000001009762300Read 23 October 2026Exact JBLLIVE680NCCPG page headline explicitly hybrid noise cancelling. Maker US docs do not state topology. No contradiction found.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2mic Hybrid ANC (single side). Page text: dual feedforward and feedback microphones.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The hybrid noise cancelling is effective in the low-frequency range.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

412Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 four-mic Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0. Page 2 four microphones calibrate ANC. Voice array is separately specified as two. Physical total is not obtained by adding overlapping roles.

41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total 4 mics and 2mic Hybrid ANC (single side). Read as two ANC microphones on each earcup, as on the Headphone (1) Pro table where 5 per side makes 10 in total. Expert Reviews reads it as ANC on one side only.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 real-time calibration to surroundings.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Type ADAPTIVE ANC.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: three levels of Active Noise Cancellation. Expert Reviews names Low, Mid and High plus an Adaptive setting.12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three levels, Low, Mid and High, plus an Adaptive setting.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The app has a three-level ANC mode (Low, Medium, High) and an adaptive option.

ANC attenuation (claimed)

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40dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Depth up to 40 dB at 2000 Hz. Footnote 1: the 40 dB is a theoretical maximum from the Nothing laboratory and actual cancellation varies.

Transparency mode

Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Ambient Aware and TalkThru also named in QSG page 5 and 7.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Features: Transparency mode.

Adjustable transparency

Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 app adjusts how much surrounding sound is admitted.

No16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The transparency mode offers no adjustable settings.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured response has boosted bass and a flat midrange. Low-bass delivery varies with fit and seal.14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy and Consistency paragraphs. Methodology v2.3. Tested Champagne unit. Firmware, codec, EQ and rig details are locked and not used.

Against the SoundGuys house curve the response sits about 4 to 5 dB above it in the sub-bass, dips to about 7.5 dB below it near 250 Hz and rises to about 7 dB above it near 3 kHz. The treble stays above the curve to 10 kHz and rolls off above 12.5 kHz.9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Lab chart, SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: about +3.7 to +5.1 dB from 20 Hz to 100 Hz, +2.5 dB at 125 Hz, -7.5 dB at 250 Hz, -0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.8 dB at 3.15 kHz, +4.0 to +4.9 dB at 5 to 6.3 kHz, +1.5 dB at 10 kHz, -6.4 dB at 16 kHz and -20.9 dB at 20 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named. iFixit describes a bass-forward signature with a dip near 200 Hz.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech is intelligible but sounds unnatural and distorted. Noise filtering can add static and reduce speech clarity.14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public microphone verdict. Methodology v2.3. Quiet and sustained-background-noise findings. Exact firmware, codec and test rig are locked.

On a phone call the voice was audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise was fully silenced.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Call quality section: the callee found the voice audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise around the caller was completely silent. This is a phone-call listening test and not a lab measurement.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AJBL Live 680NC

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	65

Source14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public Travel verdict and on-ear buying guide report 65 h continuous playback. ANC state, codec, volume, spatial mode, firmware and detailed method settings are not public and remain unspecified. Not comparable as a standardized ANC-on result to the maker 50 h claim.

BNothing Headphone (a)

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

65h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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311g(11 oz)16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Weight without cable 311 g and with cable 328 g. Which? also lists 311 g. The maker states 310 g. The cable inclusion matches the maker basis because the headphones have a detachable cable.

Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in15Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Built-in1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Built-in microphones for calls. No boom microphone appears in the box list or spec table.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

215Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 explicitly dual beamforming call microphones. Four ANC mics are a separate overlapping role count.

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 3 MIC ALGORITHM FOR CALLS. Page text: three microphones for Clear Voice Technology.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total 4 mics. The Amazon listing title says 5 HD mics, which the maker table does not support.

Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-38dB15Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 -38 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI15Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 Perfect Calls 2.0 with AI-trained algorithm.

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026AI-powered Clear Voice Technology trained on over 28 million real-world scenarios for calls.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes16Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5 controls diagram right touch panel long press toggles call microphone mute. No separate mechanical mute key.

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes16Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8 VoiceAware diagram.

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, Analog17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included 3.5 mm source to USB-C headset analog cable plus Bluetooth. USB-C-shaped port is not proof of USB digital audio.

Bluetooth, Analog, USB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: LDAC over Bluetooth, and a USB-C or 3.5 mm connection. The box has a USB-C cable for charging and USB audio and a 3.5 mm cable.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS20Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 drawing shows stereo source plug with two insulation rings.

3.5 mm TRS2Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nothing_Headphone_(a)Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Interface: Line-in 3.5 mm stereo.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 USB Type-C headset plug on analog audio cable.

3.5 mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: connect with a USB-C or 3.5 mm jack. TechRadar and Expert Reviews describe a 3.5 mm jack on the right earcup.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 120 cm converted exactly to 1.2 m. No charging cable is supplied.

1.2m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: 3.5 mm audio cable 1.2 m and USB-C cable 1.2 m.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: USB-C cable (1.2M) for charging and USB audio.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No19Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public Office and Wired Gaming verdict explicitly no USB audio.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: USB-C cable (1.2M) (charging & USB Audio). TechRadar listened over USB-C in Hi-Res Audio.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No19Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public Wired Gaming verdict explicitly power required. Analog path is audio output only.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

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None1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth only. The box lists no receiver or dongle.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

10m21Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/8112615Read 23 October 2026Exact-model retail technical specification claims 10 m. Indoor/outdoor condition not stated. Not a measured result.

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Connectivity: Connection range 10 M.

Bluetooth

6.017Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

5.41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth version 5.4.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC318Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026Page 3 exact 680NC column lists SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3. Compatible host required for high-resolution and LE codecs.

AAC, SBC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Codecs AAC, SBC, LDAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

Yes17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly LE Audio.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 broadcasts selected via JBL Headphones app. Compatible source required.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dual connection YES. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but two devices stay connected and swap streams. Dual connection is off by default and is switched on in Nothing X.8Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-a-review-154232Read 15 October 2026Dual connection: two devices on the connections list swap audio streams at the same time, no true multipoint.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

217Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 two connected Bluetooth sources. Not pairing memory.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Dual connection: two devices.

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair20Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 Android account-linked Fast Pair graphic and explicit Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10/11. No iOS fast-pair claim.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Tech Integrations: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Low lag mode. TechRadar finds a low-lag mode for gaming in the app.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026The app has a low-lag mode for gaming.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

AJBL Live 680NC

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BNothing Headphone (a)

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode on Nothing phones	120

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Footnote 3: latency can be as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode on. This is a minimum claim for Nothing phones only.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, Android, iOS22Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 Android and Windows pairing. Page 5 Siri supported host-assistant activation establishes iOS use.

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: dual-device connections on Android, Windows and iOS. Spec table: Android 5.1 and above, iOS 13 and above.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AJBL Live 680NC

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source22Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Only documented Bluetooth routes. Per-platform call microphone support not established, so microphone_works omitted.

BNothing Headphone (a)

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

870mAh23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 one 870 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion pack.

1,060mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Battery: 1060 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

No2Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nothing_Headphone_(a)Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Battery: User-replaceable No.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

121Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/8112615Read 23 October 2026Batteries required one rechargeable battery, included.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AJBL Live 680NC

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	80
Bluetooth	Yes	50

Source23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 up-to Bluetooth music duration. Volume, codec, spatial processing and firmware unspecified. Call runtime excluded.

BNothing Headphone (a)

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	135
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	75
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	90
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	62

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Playback: AAC ANC off up to 135 h, ANC on up to 75 h, LDAC ANC off up to 90 h, ANC on up to 62 h. Footnote 2: the 135 h figure is at 50% volume, AAC, default settings and 25 C from the Nothing laboratory. Expert Reviews prints 60 h for LDAC with ANC and iFixit prints 62 h, so the maker table is followed. The table also gives talk time of 72 h ANC off and 50 h ANC on, which has no field.

Battery life (claimed, max)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

135h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

135h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Type-C wired charging.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 two hours from empty.

120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Charging: Type-C wired charging to full 2 hours.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Fast charging: 5 min charge.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

4h23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 four hours from five minutes. Other settings unspecified.

8h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 5 min charge gives 8 hours with ANC off and 5 hours with ANC on. Footnote 2: ANC off, 50% volume, AAC, default settings, 25 C. The ANC-off figure is stored.

Use while charging

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Yes13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026A full charge from flat takes 2 hours, but you can charge them while you're listening.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch, Slider24Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5 left volume rocker, right touch panel and power/pairing slider.

Volume wheel, Buttons, Slider1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Controls: Roller for volume and play, Paddle for tracks, Button, and an On/Off switch. The Paddle and Button are stored as buttons, the Roller as a volume wheel and the switch as a slider.

Volume control

Buttons24Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Roller: roll right or left for volume up or down.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes25Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 app can customize touch and button functions.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Footnote 5: Nothing Headphone (a) allows customisable controls. The Button functions are set in Nothing X.

Wear detection

Yes24Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 auto play/pause diagram.

No3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026No auto-pause feature (wearer detection).12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026The (1) have wear detection and the (a) do not.

Voice assistant

Bixby, Siri24Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5 Bixby/Siri/Others. Host assistant activation, not built-in always-listening assistants.

ChatGPT1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: the Button can start ChatGPT. Footnote 7 says the default on iOS and Android is an AI smart assistant.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded26Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-jbl-live-680nc-may-sound-good-but-the-battery-life-and-plethora-of-top-features-are-the-star-of-the-showRead 23 October 2026Design section explicitly padded headband.

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Headband material

Silicone27Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 explicitly lightweight silicone headband. Japanese launch calls its covering PU. Current exact spec sheet is preferred, but that material conflict is reported.

Liquid silicone1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: form-fitting headband made of liquid silicone.

Frame material

Not available

Flexible steel arms with metal injection molded hinges and a glass-fibre reinforced nylon slider1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: flexible steel arms, Metal Injection Molding hinges and a sliding component of 55% glass fibre reinforced nylon. Trusted Reviews says the housings are plastic with steel hinges.

Ear cup material

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Plastic13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Housings are all plastic apart from steel hinges. SoundGuys also calls the chassis mainly plastic.

Ear pad material

Leatherette-covered foam26Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-jbl-live-680nc-may-sound-good-but-the-battery-life-and-plethora-of-top-features-are-the-star-of-the-showRead 23 October 2026Design section leatherette-covered foam on cups. No assumption about underlying internal dimensions.

Memory foam with leatherette1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: memory foam ear cups. Trusted Reviews says the cushions are covered with leatherette over memory foam.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Ear cushions covered with a leatherette material with soft memory foam underneath.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes28Maker product pagejp.jbl.com/RT-LIVE680NC-EAR-PADS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Current exact-model maker replacement left/right pad set is sold directly. This takes precedence over TechRadar calling the pads non-removable.

Not available

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Not available

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Width31Height31mm(1.2 × 1.2 in)27Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 both inner dimensions 31 mm. Cushion height 22.85 mm is not usable opening depth and is omitted.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

Not available

IP521Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table and page text: IP52 dust and water resistance. Footnote 9 says the tests are Nothing laboratory results.

User-replaceable parts

Ear pads28Maker product pagejp.jbl.com/RT-LIVE680NC-EAR-PADS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker offers the exact Live 680NC replacement ear-pad set to consumers. Attachment method not established.

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Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones29Reviewenkelteknik.se/test-jbl-live-680ncRead 23 October 2026

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Footnote 6: Nothing X app.

App platforms

Android, iOS38Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/howto/jbl-headphones-app-software-update-release-notes-us/000043762.htmlRead 23 October 2026Version Android 5.34 and iOS 5.34, January 5, 2026 explicitly adds support for Live 680NC and Live 780NC. Current app release 5.37.9 is also listed for both platforms.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Footnote 6: Nothing X is on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes30Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/howto/live-680nc-software-update-release-notes-mtuo7hyo0da-us/000055136.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact-model release notes version 26.33.10 dated September 9, 2026.

Yes16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Firmware updates can be installed directly through the Nothing X app.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

231.16g(8.2 oz)31Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 literal maker 231.16 g. No false precision introduced by converting rounded pounds. Cable inclusion not qualified.

310g(10.9 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Headphones weight 310 G.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Not available

Width177Height190.4Depth78mm(7 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table labels: Height 177.0 mm, Width 78.0 mm, Depth 190.4 mm. Those labels do not fit a wearing orientation. A 78 mm width cannot be across the head. Tom's Guide lists 7 x 3.1 x 7.6 in. The values are stored as across the head 177.0, top to bottom 190.4 and front to back 78.0. The maker does not state the headband or cup position.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless32Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly wired and wireless Hi-Res Audio. No USB audio sample rate inferred.

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Audio certified for wired and wireless listening.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

JBL Live 680NC headphones, USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable, Carrying pouch, Warranty/Warning, QSG33Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Headphone (a), Carry pouch, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (1.2 m) for charging and USB audio, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: Headphone x1, Carry pouch x1, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2M) x1, USB-C cable (1.2M) x1 (charging and USB Audio), QSG x1.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AJBL Live 680NC

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to analog 3.5 mm audio cable	1.2	1

Source33Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 complete box list and 120 cm audio cable. QSG page 2 drawing also shows only that cable. Search extraction incorrectly invents a USB charging cable, which is absent from the rendered PDF and exact maker box list.

BNothing Headphone (a)

Type	Length (m)	Count
3.5 mm audio cable	1.2	1
USB-C cable for charging and USB audio	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box list. Lengths 1.2 m each.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft33Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 soft carrying pouch.

Soft1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Carry pouch 270 x 230 x 15 mm, 30 g. Expert Reviews and Trusted Reviews describe a drawstring fabric pouch.

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.html34Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdf34Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026

Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdf34Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year35Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 23 October 2026Default US headphone limited warranty. Authorized US purchase and US use. Product warranty card takes precedence. UK retailer guarantee is separate.

1year7Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-salesRead 15 October 2026US store terms, section 6.8: Headphones and other electronic devices have a limited warranty of twelve (12) months. This is the US store and other regions can differ. The Amazon listing also says 1 year manufacturer.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.