JBL JBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Review

Form Factor Over-Ear
Driver Type Dynamic
Driver Size Mm 40
Impedance Ohms 32
Wireless Yes
Active Noise Cancellation Yes
Open Closed Back Closed
Bluetooth Version 5.3
Battery Life Hours 80
JBL JBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear headphones
59.8 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 85.3
Mic 94.7
Build 45.1
Sound 90.5
Battery 98.6
Comfort 56.1
Connectivity 97.1
Social Proof 23

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor Over-Ear
Open/Closed Closed
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs

Audio

Driver Type Dynamic
Driver Size 40
Drivers 1
Freq Min 10
Freq Max 40000
Impedance 32
Max SPL 94

Noise Control

ANC Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Profiles A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9
Multipoint Yes
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Cable Length 1.19

Battery

Battery Life 80
Fast Charging 5min=4hrs
Charging USB-C
Capacity 870

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 2
NC Mic Yes

Features

Touch Controls No
App iOS, Android

Value & Pricing

vs Competition

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Form Factor Over-Ear Over-Ear Over-Ear Over-Ear Over-Ear Over-Ear
Driver Type Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 40 30 40 37 40 40
Impedance Ohms 32 48 16 - 24 32
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Open Closed Back Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Bluetooth Version 5.3 5.3 5.0 5.2 5.1 5.3
Battery Life Hours 80 30 20 50 35 70