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.

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  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.

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

If you’re after a great pair of noise-canceling headphones for travel, work, or home, but don’t quite have the budget for top-tier options, the JBL 650BTNC inhabit a very solid middle ground, providing comfort, usability, and great sound for around half the price of flagship offerings.

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

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

The JBL Live 650BTNC headphones deliver powerful audio performance and average noise cancellation in a wireless design that also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

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  Powerful bass depth. Adjustable EQ. Alexa and Google Assistant support. Can be used in wireless or wired modes. Excellent mic clarity.

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  Voice commands require press of a button. No track navigation controls. Merely decent noise cancellation.

Decent for mixed usage. The JBL Live 650 BTNC have an accurate sound profile with an overemphasized bass which will be better suited for bass-heavy genres. Also, their isolation performance is okay, and they can be used for commuting as well.

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  Exceptional wireless range., Good audio reproduction., Comfortable and durable build.

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  Bulky design., Sub-par microphone for calls.

I’ve long been a fan of JBL’s headphones. They’re well priced, sound great and offer the features many of us most want. The JBL LIVE 650BTNC is no exception. For under $200 you get excellent sound, effective noise cancellation, and access to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

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  Look great; Substantial but not too heavy; Amazing battery life; Effective noise cancellation; Connect to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa; Sound excellent; Nicely priced

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  I initially encountered some fatigue after wearing them for an extended period of time but don’t seem to have that issue any longer

The JBL Live 650BTNC is a great everyday headphone. If you’re wondering what the $200 can get you with regards to noise cancelling headphones, these should be at the top of your list.

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  Effective noise cancelling for price, Comfortable fit, Google Assistant/Alexa ingtegration, Quick charging, Connect to two devices simultaneously

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  Poor mic quality, Difficult to differentiate onboard controls, Bass masks vocals

Noise-cancelling headphones are very useful in a myriad of situations, especially when traveling . Noise- canceling technology helps to keep the noise out of your head and your content front and center. There are plenty of brands out there with noise-cancelling headphones and JBL is one of them.

The 650BTNC by JBL pack a nice number of features such as smart assistants, 20+ battery life, and noise cancelling into its comfortable musical cans for $199.99. It could be stronger in the noise cancelling department but should satisfy those that need every day great sounding headphones at a...

The JBL Live 650BTNC is one of the headphone models that offer the best sounds.It has impressive dynamics and we really like that we were able to hear the bass which was heavy and loud, but does not overpower the mids and highs.

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.

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

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

Excellent sound, preformance, durable. Superb.