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JBL Live 680NC vs Sony WH-CH530

Product A: JBL

Live 680NC

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WH-CH530

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  • 27 different values
  • 37 known for one only
  • 29 the same
  • 59 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 4hB: 1.5hJBL is 2.5 h higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 80hB: 55hJBL is 25 h higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmJBL is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A231.16g
B150g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Live 680NC
BSony WH-CH530

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 numbers
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.
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
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.
Not available
Announced
12 March 20261Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
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.
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Predecessor
Not available
Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
$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.
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
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.
CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
Colours
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.
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
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.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026
On-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section explicitly on-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed5Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public audio reproduction paragraph explicitly closed-back on-ear design.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Wearing style
Headband4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Folding
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.
None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes4Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly flat rotation and inward folding. Not inferred from cup tilt.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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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
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
Driver size
40mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
Drivers per side
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.
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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.
Not available
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
Impedance (passive when specified)
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.
Not available
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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 reference
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)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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.
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
1010Reviewenkelteknik.se/test-jbl-live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Exact 680NC review sound section explicitly 10-band EQ and provides app screenshot.
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
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.
Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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.
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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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
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
ANC type
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.
Not available
ANC microphones
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.
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Adaptive ANC
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.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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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.
No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
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.
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
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.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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.
Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AJBL Live 680NC
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth65
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.
BSony WH-CH530
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
65h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
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-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
-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-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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.
AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
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 indicator
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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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
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.
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
Analog source plugs
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.
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Cable connector on headset
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.
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Longest included cable
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.
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Headset USB plug or port
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-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
No19Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public Office and Wired Gaming verdict explicitly no USB audio.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
Passive wired listening
No19Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-680ncRead 23 October 2026Public Wired Gaming verdict explicitly power required. Analog path is audio output only.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Wireless receiver
Not available
None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
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.
10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured range.
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
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
Bluetooth codecs
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.
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
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.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
Auracast
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.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes17Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Multipoint devices
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.
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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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 Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
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, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
AJBL Live 680NC
PlatformConnection
WindowsBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
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.
BSony WH-CH530
Not available
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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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.
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
Batteries included
121Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/8112615Read 23 October 2026Batteries required one rechargeable battery, included.
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Claimed battery life
AJBL Live 680NC
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo80
BluetoothYes50
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.
BSony WH-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
55h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
80h
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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-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
Full charge time
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.
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
Quick charge time
5min23Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddac0f51/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
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.
1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
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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.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction buttons.
Volume control
Buttons24Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa02ce105/pdfs/JBL_Live_680NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
Remappable controls
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.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
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.
Not available
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.
Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri activation.

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.
Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
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.
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
Ear cup material
Not available
Not available
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.
Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
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.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum inferred.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Not available
Ear pad opening
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.
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
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.
Ear pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum inferred.

Software

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Companion app
JBL Headphones29Reviewenkelteknik.se/test-jbl-live-680ncRead 23 October 2026
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current 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, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple 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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
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.
150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
Not available
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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.
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
Other certifications
Not available
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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
Wireless Stereo Headset, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
Cables included
AJBL Live 680NC
TypeLength (m)Count
USB Type-C to analog 3.5 mm audio cable1.21
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.
BSony WH-CH530
Not available
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.
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.

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