JBL Live 680NC Wireless On-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Black

JBL Live 680NC Wireless On-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones

The JBL Live 680NC wireless on-ear headphones combine 40 mm dynamic drivers, Hi-Res Audio support, True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0, and Bluetooth 6.0 for everyday listening. Five verified color options - Blue, Green, Black, Sand, and White - share the same audio performance, connectivity, controls, and battery specifications.

Designed for commuting, travel, work, and extended personal listening, the Live 680NC delivers up to 80 hours of Bluetooth playback with noise cancelling disabled or up to 50 hours with ANC active. A five-minute speed charge provides up to four additional hours, while the fully foldable design, lightweight silicone headband, shaped earcups, and metal hinge support portable daily use.

Four integrated microphones support real-time adaptive noise-cancelling calibration, while two beamforming microphones handle Perfect Calls 2.0 voice pickup. Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast support, multipoint pairing, Ambient Aware, TalkThru, VoiceAware, JBL Spatial Sound, and Personi-Fi 3.0 expand listening and communication options. The JBL Headphones app provides additional sound, ANC, control, and personalization adjustments.

Key Features

• 40 mm Dynamic Drivers: Reproduce a 10 Hz to 40 kHz frequency range with support for JBL Signature Sound and Hi-Res Audio.
• True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0: Uses four microphones to analyze surrounding noise and continuously adjust noise reduction in real time.
• Perfect Calls 2.0: Uses two beamforming microphones with noise processing to improve voice pickup around traffic, wind, and background noise.
• Up to 80 Hours of Playback: Runs for up to 80 hours with ANC off or 50 hours with ANC enabled.
• Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio: Supports modern wireless audio connectivity, Auracast functionality, and simultaneous pairing with two Bluetooth devices.
• Five Color Variants: Available in Blue, Green, Black, Sand, and White with identical core specifications across the umbrella listing.
• Personalized Listening: Supports JBL Spatial Sound, Personi-Fi 3.0, Ambient Aware, TalkThru, and VoiceAware through compatible controls and the JBL Headphones app.
• Foldable On-Ear Construction: Combines ergonomically shaped earcups, a lightweight silicone headband, and metal hinges with a portable fold-flat design.

True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0

Four microphones continuously monitor the listening environment so the ANC system can adjust its response as surrounding conditions change. Users can also control how much environmental sound enters through the JBL Headphones app, providing flexibility for travel, office work, commuting, or focused listening.

Hi-Res Audio and JBL Spatial Sound

The 40 mm dynamic drivers cover frequencies from 10 Hz to 40 kHz and support Hi-Res Audio in wired and compatible wireless listening modes. JBL Spatial Sound processes stereo content for a more expansive presentation, while the Headphones app allows additional sound adjustment and listening-profile customization.

Bluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, and Auracast

Bluetooth 6.0 supports A2DP 1.4.0, AVRCP 1.6.3, and HFP 1.9.0 profiles. LE Audio provides the platform for newer Bluetooth audio functions, while Auracast support enables compatible broadcast-audio sharing through the JBL Headphones app. Multipoint connectivity allows the headphones to remain paired with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.

Perfect Calls 2.0 and VoiceAware

Two beamforming microphones focus on voice pickup during calls while an audio-processing algorithm reduces competing environmental noise. VoiceAware lets users adjust how much of their own voice they hear in the headphones, providing more natural monitoring during phone calls and online conversations.

Ambient Aware and TalkThru Listening Modes

Ambient Aware allows surrounding sounds to remain audible when environmental awareness is important. TalkThru provides a conversation-oriented mode for interacting with people nearby without repeatedly removing the headphones, making both functions useful during travel and everyday mobile listening.

Up to 80 Hours of Battery Life

The internal 870 mAh lithium-ion battery provides up to 80 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC disabled and up to 50 hours with ANC enabled. Full charging takes approximately two hours, while a five-minute speed charge restores enough energy for up to four additional hours of playback.

Foldable Design for Work and Travel

The Live 680NC uses an on-ear design with soft, ergonomically shaped earcups and a lightweight silicone headband. A durable metal hinge supports regular folding, and the headphones collapse into a more compact configuration for storage in the included carrying pouch between listening sessions.

Optional JBL Smart Tx Compatibility

The Live 680NC also works with the separately available JBL Smart Tx transmitter. This optional accessory can connect to compatible 3.5mm or USB-C audio sources and transmit audio wirelessly to the headphones, providing an alternative when a source does not offer conventional Bluetooth connectivity.

Color Variants

• Blue: Item number JBLLIVE680NCBLUAM
• Green: Item number JBLLIVE680NCGRNAM
• Black: Item number JBLLIVE680NCBLKAM
• Sand: Item number JBLLIVE680NCCPGAM
• White: Item number JBLLIVE680NCWHTAM

Technical Specifications

• Brand: JBL
• Model: Live 680NC
• Product Type: Wireless On-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones
• Available Colors: Blue, Green, Black, Sand, White
• Driver Type: Dynamic
• Driver Size: 1.6"
• Number of Microphones: 4
• Noise Cancelling: True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 40 kHz
• Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 95 dB
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Microphone Sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
• Bluetooth Version: 6.0
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP V1.4.0, AVRCP V1.6.3, HFP V1.9.0
• Bluetooth Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
• Bluetooth Transmitter Power: Less than 13 dBm EIRP
• Bluetooth Modulation: GFSK, pi/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK
• Bluetooth Features: LE Audio, Auracast, multipoint connection
• Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Battery Capacity: 870 mAh at 3.7 V
• Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours from empty
• Music Playback with ANC Off: Up to 80 hours
• Music Playback with ANC On: Up to 50 hours
• Talk Time with ANC Off: Up to 33 hours
• Talk Time with ANC On: Up to 28 hours
• Speed Charge: 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours of playback
• Power Supply: 5 V DC, 1 A
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 104°F
• Audio Cable Length: 3.9'
• Ear Cup External Height: 2.9"
• Ear Cup External Width: 2.9"
• Ear Cup Depth: 0.9"
• Ear Cup Internal Height: 1.2"
• Ear Cup Internal Width: 1.2"
• Weight: 0.5 lb
• Ambient Listening: Ambient Aware and TalkThru
• Voice Monitoring: VoiceAware
• Spatial Audio: JBL Spatial Sound
• Personalization: Personi-Fi 3.0
• Mobile App: JBL Headphones App
• Controls: Earcup touch and button controls
• Construction: Foldable on-ear design with metal hinge
• Optional Accessory Compatibility: JBL Smart Tx

What's In the Box

• JBL Live 680NC headphones
• USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm audio cable
• Carrying pouch
• Warranty and warning documentation
• Quick Start Guide