The noise-cancelling, JBL E65BTNC has been on the market for a while now, pleasing bass-heads with it's punchy and thick low-end. But recently, JBL released its Live series, which has a somewhat different sound signature, as well as some added functionality.

I just got my hands on these headphones recently as I noise cancellation but not at the high price point of Bose and Sony. I have to say that I'm very impressed with these headphones. The sound quality is excellent!

I like its navy blue color and good shape but it's a bit too tight so I cannot wear longer than an hour. It doesn't cancell the noises of the surroundings but the electrical self noise. That's not what I expected.

The JBL Live 650BTNC deliver noise-cancelling at a price no other can match - not at this level of capability anyway. No, you won't get the high-end build quality or noise-cancelling adjustability of its competitors, but then JBL is asking for half price or less than the likes of Beats , Bose , Sony...

Rapid Google connectivity and Bluetooth connectivity makes for ease of use; Fairly effective active noise-cancelling (ANC) for blocking out hiss/hum; Good audio output for the asking price

Micro-USB cable rather than USB-C; Overladen with logos; ANC less capable than rivals; Audio quality and balance not on par with pricier rivals

Great sound comfortable in use good price

JBL’s Live 650BTNC have active noise cancellation, are equipped with a 3-button remote for device control and also support multipoint connections. For interaction with voice services such as Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa, a touchpad is used, while the app connection of these portable headphones...

These noise-cancelling headphones are quite fun, right until the moment they become absolutely exhausting

Good feature-set; Sweetly communicative midrange; Nicely built

Dominant; droning bass; Hard; clattering treble

The JBL Live 650BTNC offers good noise-cancellation, battery life, comfort, and features for a great price. We came away impressed at the well-rounded package JBL put together here and highly recommend it those who don’t want to splurge on the flagship ANC headphones from Bose and Sony.

Dynamic; punchy sound; Supports Google Assistant + Alexa; Extremely comfortable

MicroUSB charging; Good; but not class-leading ANC; Non-adjustable ANC

While its noise-canceling feature and comfort level aren't quite on par with competing models from Bose and Sony, its sound measures up well and it's worth considering if you don't want to spend $300 or more on a noise-canceling headphone.

The JBL Live 650BTNC has impressive sound and a comfortable fit while costing less than its premium rivals; The design seems sturdy and it folds up to fit in an included canvas pouch; It supports Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa with a button press.

The noise cancelation isn't as good as Sony's or Bose's.

“The JBL Live 650BTNC offer great sound and quality noise-canceling at a lovely price.”

Warm; vibrant sound; Good battery life; Solid noise canceling; Light and comfortable fit

No hard case included; Cloth headband can get dirty; No song-skip controls on the earcup