Live 650BTNC

"But sound quality is what I want to focus on. I haven't owned a set of JBL cans before so I was going into these totally blind and not knowing what their audio signature is, but after listening to these I can describe these as fun, crisp and punchy."

Users consistently praise the sound as fantastic, fun, crisp, and punchy with good bass and separation, though highs can be sharp for some.

"Comfort is great, they're not as comfortable and lightweight as my Sony MDR-1AM2 which are still the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn but they come pretty close."

The headphones are generally found to be comfortable with soft memory foam earcups, though some find them a bit bulky or less comfortable than premium alternatives.

"The battery life is pretty good and 10 minutes charge gets you like 6 hours or something so that's really handy."

Battery life is considered pretty good with a handy quick charge feature, though one user noted they stay on until drained if forgotten.

"First impressions when getting them out of the box and into my hands was great, they feel sturdy and premium but not heavy..."

The build quality is generally perceived as sturdy and premium for the price point, with good faux leather earcups and matte plastic frame.

"Only used them few times. The first 2 times no issues with anything, great sound, noise canceling is good. Only thing that worked without issue was the phone function."

Only one user explicitly mentioned the phone function working without issue, while others focused on the lack of other controls, suggesting mic quality is not a highlight.

"The touchpad button is Totally useless. Can only be used for Alexa or Google Assistant...kind of. ... There is no way to change song from the headphones, you need to use your phone."

Connectivity is a major pain point with issues like random Google Assistant activation, inability to change tracks, and devices failing to turn off or pair, despite a decent app for EQ.

"These headphones offer awesome dynamics where bass slams hard while not overwhelming the mids or highs."

The sound is generally praised for being exciting and dynamic with a strong bass, though some find the bass can mask vocals and it's not a neutral studio sound.

"We found the JBL Live 650BTNC to be one of the most comfortable headphones we’ve tested and although it wasn’t as feather-light as the Bose QC35 II, we had no problem wearing them for an entire workday and on our commute."

Users consistently find the headphones to be very comfortable, even for extended wear, due to plush ear pads and a well-padded headband.

"Battery life is rated at 20 hours with ANC and wireless enabled and we had no problems reaching that number at medium volume."

Battery life is rated at 20 hours with ANC and is often found to exceed this, providing ample power for long periods.

"The overall construction of the headphone is very good, and there’s a nice blend of metal, cloth, leather, and plastic."

The build is considered solid and fashionable for the price, using a mix of durable materials like cloth and faux leather with a metal-reinforced headband.

"The integrated headset microphone is disappointing, but considering that even the best wireless headsets have similar issues, it’s tough to get too mad."

The microphone quality is consistently described as poor, with inaccurate voice reproduction and an inability to effectively attenuate environmental noise.

"The headphones also come with a 3.5mm cable for using when you’re out of juice or simply want to maximize the battery life for noise-cancelling."

Features like Google Assistant/Alexa integration and multi-point connectivity are appreciated, but the use of MicroUSB and the touch-sensitive assistant button are drawbacks.

"For 130 pounds I was pretty pleasantly surprised... the bass is pretty present has got a good sort of slam to it"

Users generally find the sound quality to be good for the price, with a strong emphasis on bass, though the mid-range is noted as recessed and can be affected by ANC.

"I did find that over time it did cause a little bit of discomfort given the size of the overall um the diameter of the pads... anything more than that I think you'll find yourself a little bit uncomfortable"

Comfort is a significant drawback for many users, with complaints about cramped earcups, insufficient headband padding, and strong clamp force leading to discomfort during extended use.

"In terms of battery life this is going to last quite a while if you use it without noise cancelling it can last up to 30 hours"

Battery life is consistently praised, with users reporting long playback times, often exceeding the advertised hours.

"The headphones themselves... they feel pretty nice... definitely built nice"

The build quality is generally seen as solid and durable for the price, with a mix of plastic and metal components and a fabric headband.

"Call quality of these headphones wasn't that impressive I found that these headphones really suffered from environmental sound"

Call quality is frequently cited as a weak point, with the microphone struggling in noisy environments and producing echoing or peaking.

"These headphones allow you to connect to two devices at once... the JBL headphones app which I wanted to point out simply because of its eq function which I'll get into in just a bit"

Features like voice assistant integration and multi-point connection are appreciated, but the lack of higher-quality Bluetooth codecs and occasional connectivity quirks are noted.