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Slip on your JBL Live 680NC on-ear headphones and every moment of your day sounds better. Rich, captivating JBL Signature Sound and Hi-Res certified audio makes playlists, podcasts, and videos feel more engaging. Four-mic Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 clears away distractions so you can focus, relax, or just enjoy the peace and quiet. The refreshed design feels as good as it sounds, with earcups shaped for comfort and acoustic precision, a sturdy metal hinge for lasting durability, and a clean, modern look that fits your style. Calls sound natural and clear thanks to the AI-trained algorithm, while the lightweight fit keeps you comfortable through long stretches of work, travel, or downtime. With simple app controls to customize your sound, earcup and button controls, a fully foldable design that packs up in seconds, and a battery that keeps up for days*, the Live 680NC is built to move seamlessly through your everyday world. *80 Hours with ANC off
- Slip on your JBL Live 680NC on-ear headphones and every moment of your day sounds better. Rich, captivating JBL Signature Sound and Hi-Res certified audio makes playlists, podcasts, and videos feel more engaging. Four-mic Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 clears away distractions so you can focus, relax, or just enjoy the peace and quiet. The refreshed design feels as good as it sounds, with earcups shaped for comfort and acoustic precision, a sturdy metal hinge for lasting durability, and a clean, modern look that fits your style. Calls sound natural and clear thanks to the AI-trained algorithm, while the lightweight fit keeps you comfortable through long stretches of work, travel, or downtime. With simple app controls to customize your sound, earcup and button controls, a fully foldable design that packs up in seconds, and a battery that keeps up for days*, the Live 680NC is built to move seamlessly through your everyday world. *80 Hours with ANC off
- JBL Signature Sound delivers greater clarity, detail, and range, bringing your music to life with the richness and precision of true Hi-Res audio
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0, four microphones constantly analyze your surroundings, calibrating the ANC level in real time to block distractions
- Dual beamforming mics and intelligent noise cancellation cut through traffic, wind, and background hum
- Next-gen Bluetooth® with LE Audio to connect with lower power, at higher quality and not only via Bluetooth
- Up to 80 hours of battery life (ANC off), and just a 5-minute speed charge gives you 4 more hours of playtime (Up to 50 hours with ANC on)
- Multi-point connection to pair with two Bluetooth devices at once and switch without missing a beat
- They fold flat in a heartbeat and slip into their soft pouch, ready to go anywhere
- Use the JBL Headphones App to tailor make your sound settings, activate Spatial Sound, personalize your sound with Personi-fi 3.0, and more
- Includes: USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable, and Carrying
- Item #11496198
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Alyssavgl
Reposted from jbl.com
June 3, 2026
Great headphone!
These headphones are absolutely amazing! Not only do they fit perfectly on my head and ears thanks to the soft ear cushions, but the noise-canceling feature is also fantastic. I mainly use my headphones while studying, so that feature was a real game-changer. The ambient awareness feature is also great for going for a walk. Pairing the headphones with a device is super fast, too. I highly recommend them!
Nina13
Reposted from jbl.com
June 1, 2026
Love these headphones!
I’ve been using these headphones for a few weeks now, and I’m very pleased with them. Most importantly, the sound quality is excellent. Everything sounds crystal clear, especially with the noise cancellation turned on. It’s also great that you can enable the ambient mode when you don’t want to completely block out background noise.
The headphones are comfortable to wear, although they can feel a bit warm in higher temperatures. The battery life is outstanding—I’ve only had to charge them once so far—and they recharge quickly as well. The Bluetooth connection is smooth, reliable, and offers an impressive range.
Overall, I would definitely recommend these headphones.
Glenleb
Reposted from jbl.com
May 31, 2026
Great on earphone
I am happy with this on ears head phone.
Noise Canceling is working oké specially it’s an on ear model.
Play time-battery is very good for me I can do 2 weeks with single charge.
The build quality is very good and fit could be little more smaller. But still good enough.
Also an app for settings for the on earphone. NC low to higher mode and u hear difference.
Charging is with usb c.
Overall very happy en good sound quality
NITUS
Reposted from jbl.com
May 30, 2026
JBL 680NC
The JBL 680NC is a great product, noise cancelling (True ANC 2.0) headphone especially for their strong bass response, long battery life, and affordability compared to premium competitors. Great value for money. Software refresh direct avaible in the JBL headphones app. Easy to connect. The battery is really excellent. Model 680NC up to 80 hours (without ANC) of playtime on a single charge. The "Speed Charge" feature is incredibly convenient, giving you hours of playback with only 5 minute charge.
Four-mic ANC 2.0 clears away distractions so you can focus, relax, or just enjoy the quiet. The refreshed design feels as good as it sounds, with earcups shaped for comfort and acoustic precision, a sturdy metal hinge for lasting durability, and a clean, modern look that fits your style. Calls sound natural and clear thanks to the AI-trained algorithm, while the lightweight fit keeps you comfortable through long stretches of work, travel, or downtime.
Simok
Reposted from jbl.com
May 30, 2026
Great headphones! Very happy with them.
Microphone quality is far better than my iMac’s build in microphone. im amazed with with the placement of the mic(I still have no idea where it’s located) my over all voice chats experience improved a lot. Had to swap microphone on Mac manually (not a big deal but was annoying to figure it out… it’s probably due to my computer’s settings).Over all voice quality is top notch I’m finding my self using my headphones even though I’m alone at home. It’s so crazy to experience the difference in between the build in audio system of my computer and headphone.
It was a nice surprise to experience the distance of Bluetooth it can hold up. My previous headphones was unable to stay connected to my computer once I went down stairs but this one surprised me a lot with the distance it can hold.
Lovely, LOVELY battery life and charge time!
My biggest issue so far is the learning curve of the touch sensitive control on side of the headphone. Kind a panicking when I press something by mistake but probably once I got it to muscle memory it should be good to go. Also power on-off switch is also interesting compared the rest of the control system.
Sigrid25
Reposted from jbl.com
May 27, 2026
Fine headset
The headset fits snugly around the ear and has perfect noise canceling. It’s also nice that you can choose from different settings depending on how much ambient noise you want to block out. For me, the headset is a bit too tight, and I tend to sweat in it quite quickly. The sound quality is excellent, but if I move around and get a bit further away from my device, the connection drops out. I’m not sure if it’s down to my smartphone/Bluetooth or the headset itself. It’s a shame, because otherwise it’s top quality.
