New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 32 current in-ear and headband headphones. One of them delivers top sound, another is top fit for sports. In addition to the test winners, the current test offers many other good headphones. With long battery runtimes of up to almost 86 hours, the headphones with earpieces scored particularly well...
JBL Live Free NC+
ANC, 7 h, WirelessProduct details
Conquer the world - in style. The JBL Live Free NC+ TWS headphones deliver JBL signature sound in ultimate comfort. With active noise-canceling, you'll enjoy all-day music without distractions and ambient noise, while TalkThru and Ambient Aware keep you in touch with your friends and surroundings. Wireless charging in the charging box makes for easy and convenient use without interruption. Dual Connect + Sync means you can listen to music instantly, either with one earbud or both. With your voice assistant of choice, perfect voice quality and intuitive one-touch controls, you never have to stop the music. Waterproof and sweat-resistant, the JBL Live Free NC+ TWS won't let you down, no matter what you're doing or what the weather is like. Live free and carefree.
Application range | General |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Documents | |
Item number | 14724320 |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Category | Headphones |
Manufacturer no. | JBLLIVEFRNCPTWSU |
Release date | 3.2.2021 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Blue |
Application range | General |
Output | Stereo |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Compatible voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Fit | In Ear |
Durability | Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX7 |
Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Connections base/transmitter | USB-A Charging Out |
Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
Power supply | Battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 7 h |
Capacity | 50 mAh |
Charging time | 2 h |
Charging input | USB-C |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging cable, Charging case, earplugs |
Weight | 6800 g |
Length | 5 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 16 cm |
Weight | 230 g |
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Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 74.Aiaiai3,5 %
- 74.Bose3,5 %
- 74.JBL3,5 %
- 77.Beats3,6 %
- 77.Music Sound3,6 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Hama0 days
- 1.Happy Plugs0 days
- 1.JBL0 days
- 1.JLab Audio0 days
- 1.Joyroom0 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 34.Manhattan1,8 %
- 34.Usams1,8 %
- 37.JBL2 %
- 38.EarFun2,1 %
- 39.Happy Plugs2,2 %
- Good sound
- waterproof
- Noise-cancelling
- Pressing something in the ear
Despite noise cancelling, the JBL Live Free NC+ TWS miss the podium. The noise cancellation worked well in the test, and a transparency mode can also be selected. In the sound test, they reproduced instruments and voices largely undistorted. Their sound is soft, clean and balanced overall...

For the current price of EUR 151, the buyer gets a rock-solid TWS headphone and is still spoilt for choice when it comes to the colour selection. The colours black, white, rose and blue are available. Like our previous test candidates, the JBL Live Free NC+ TWS headphones have a very good build quality...