Name: JBL Live 680NC Green
Brand: JBL
SKU: 981730
Price: 124 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.7 (9 reviews)

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Thanks to active noise canceling, you can listen to your favorite music and podcasts without distractions.
You're always easy to understand thanks to the AI algorithm that reduces ambient noise.
With JBL Spatial Sound, the sound comes from all around you, so you can enjoy spatial audio.
The headphones aren't water-resistant, so you should be careful with rain and sweat.

Description

Enjoy your favorite songs in peace with the JBL Live 680NC Groen. These headphones have adaptive noise canceling with 4 microphones. These microphones constantly analyze the ambient noise. This way, the headphones adjust the noise canceling, and you can listen to music without distractions. In addition, the AI algorithm reduces your background noise during phone calls. This means people can hear you clearly when you call in a busy room. Enjoy spatial audio with JBL Spatial Sound. This makes it feel like you're in a concert hall, and your music sounds more lifelike. Thanks to the 50-hour battery life with noise canceling turned on, you won't run out of music anytime soon. You can fold up the headphones, so you'll easily take them with you in your bag.

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On-ear

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USB-C to 3.5mm cable
Carrying bag
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Review is 6,8 out of 10.

great sound, less wearing comfort

sound quality
sturdy
passform

I am a big fan of JBL products in general. Sound quality is always top-notch, and the branding/quality always feels high-end as well.

What stands out during the unboxing is that the headphones do not come with a charging cable (USB-C). However, you do get an aux-USB-C cable to connect the headphones to other media.

I am a man of average build, 1.78 meters tall. When I put the headphones on, I immediately felt that the ear cushions did not cover my entire ear. This felt quite strange at first.

Setting up the headphones was very simple. They were already 50% charged, and upon turning them on, they immediately went into Bluetooth mode. After that, I connected to the headphones via my phone and could listen to my music right away. I also had the JBL app, and I could see the headphones listed there immediately.

The quality is top-notch with this model as well. The headphone on your right ear features a touch button that allows you to pause and play music. What I did discover is that when adjusting your headphones, you can easily hit the button, causing your music to pause unintentionally.

I also had to look up whether the headphones are waterproof and how well. This is because I like to run with music, even in the rain. I had a very hard time finding this information. Not on the box or in the included booklets, or at least I didn't spot it right away. (Ultimately, I suspect the "umbrella" symbol at the bottom of the box.)

Furthermore, I find the only downside to be that when you go to the gym and lie on the bench, the headphones slide down. If you then adjust the headphones tighter, they pull your ears up a little.

Review by:
fam fessem
Date:
10 July 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

A very nice headset that could be a bit more refined.

many options
user-friendly
compact
details in design

I have been using the headset for a few weeks now and am very satisfied with it, but naturally, there are both pros and cons. Perhaps the first point isn't so much due to the headphones themselves, but I had hoped that on-ear headphones would be less bothersome on warm days. That probably won't be the case only with these headphones when temperatures exceed 30 degrees. Your ears can indeed breathe a little better than with closed shells, but due to the pressure of the headset—which isn't excessive, by the way—sweat forms quite quickly, and your ear also heats up fast enough because of the material.

Looking further at the headphones, they don't look particularly special, but simply have a sleek finish, except for the buttons. I am a fan of buttons, but these stand out to me a little bit in both a positive and negative sense. The positive aspect is that the buttons are easy to distinguish by touch and are well placed. What is less appealing is the feel of the buttons themselves and the sound produced by the volume control, for example, when changing the volume. Furthermore, it is certainly a plus that you have both touch and physical buttons, and the touch controls work fine as well. With somewhat sweaty hands, you sometimes have to give it an extra tap, but as long as you don't tap excessively hastily, everything goes smoothly.

Ultimately, of course, what it is mainly about is the sound, and you can really enjoy experimenting with that on these headphones. There are many features that allow me to switch between all the possibilities, which I think also provides a kind of extra listening pleasure. In any case, it has been made easy to quickly and simply create different profiles or use the 6 preset profiles.

Something that is a bit less clear is when you are using LDAC and when you aren't. When enabling some functions, you get a very clear notification that they are being disabled, but there are quite a few options, and exactly what that affects is sometimes a bit of a gamble. In a way, that isn't really such a big deal; with these headphones, it seems to me that the intention is mainly to make the music you listen to just a little more personal, rather than to actually experience studio quality. Small points worth mentioning, but I don't know if they are due to the product or usage. It seems to show stains easily and is a bit harder to clean; this also applies to the cushions.

Review by:
LGP-Focus
Date:
3 July 2026
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Good music, too bad about the fit

good sound
solid quality
fit

I am a big fan of JBL products in general. Sound quality is always top-notch, and the branding/quality always feels high-end as well.

What stands out during the unboxing is that the headphones do not come with a charging cable (USB-C). However, you do get an aux-USB-C cable to connect the headphones to other media.

I am a man of average build, 1.78 meters tall. When I put the headphones on, I immediately felt that the ear cushions did not cover my entire ear. This felt quite strange at first.

Furthermore, I find the only downside to be that when you go to the gym and lie on the bench, the headphones slide down. If you then adjust the headphones tighter, they pull your ears up a little.

Review by:
fam fessem
Date:
26 June 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Insure your headphones

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

Fall and impact damage
Water damage
Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

Damage you deliberately cause
Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

How do I insure my headphones?

First, add your headphones to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

XCover Protection Plan with theft cover

Can be canceled monthly
1,99 per month (23,88 per year)
2-year advance payment
18,99 one-time payment (9,50 per year)

XCover Protection without theft cover

Can be canceled monthly
0,99 per month (11,88 per year)
2-year advance payment
9,99 one-time payment (5,- per year)

You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	981730
	Manufacturer code	JBLLIVE680NCGRN
	Brand	JBL
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Weight in grams	231,16 g
	Color	Green
	Built-in microphone

Sound

Sound
	Sound reproduction	Spatial audio
	Hi-Res audio
	Active headphones
	Noise canceling

Connection

Connection
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	6.0
	Multipoint pairing

Cable

Cable
	Detachable cable
	Ribbon cable
	Coil cable
	Braided sleeve
	Remote in cable

Power supply

Power supply
	Power supply type	Rechargeable battery
	Average battery life	50 hours

Resistance

Resistance
	Water-resistant

Casing

Casing
	Type of ear cushions	On-ear
	Foldable
	Rotatable ear cups
	Physical buttons ear cups
	Touchpad ear cup
	Remote control on ear cups
	Volume control ear cup

Included

Included
	Number of headphones	1

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JBL Live 680NC Green

Review is 8,7 out of 10, based on 9 reviews.

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