Mackie MC-450
Mackie
36 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Mackie MC-450 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | real leather | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 54 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | — | JBL Live 770NC - Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient, Up to 65 Hours of Battery Life, Comfort-fit Fabric Headband & Carrying Pouch (Black) | JBL Live 77 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Mackie MC-450
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Mackie MC-4500.017score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 770NC0.043score per dollar
JBL Live 770NC offers 2.5x better value for money
Mackie MC-450
JBL Live 770NC
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
