Fidelio L3 vs Live 660NC
Fidelio L3
2022 · $249 today
7867
Live 660NC
2020 · $129 today
7258
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Fidelio L3 is better
- Frequency Response: 5Hz-40kHz vs 20Hz - 20kHz(2.0× more)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.1 vs 5.0(higher)
Why Live 660NC is better
- Charge Time: 2 hours vs 2 hrs(60.0× less)
- Weight: 219g vs 329g(50% less)
Verdict
Fidelio L3 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Fidelio L3 | Live 660NC |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Size | 40mm | 40mm |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz-40kHz● | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes (LDAC) | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs (ANC on) | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hours● |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 6 hrs | 5 min = 2 hours |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 329g | 219g● |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1● | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | No | — |
| Noise Cancellation & Calls | ||
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive Noise Cancelling |
| Microphones | — | 4 mics |
| Transparency Mode | — | Yes, TalkThru |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (ANC On) | — | 40 hours |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hours● |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 6 hrs | 5 min = 2 hours |
| Comfort & Build | ||
| Weight | 329g | 219g● |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1● | 5.0 |