JBL Tune 780NC
JBL
78 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tune 780NC | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Mesh textile, memory foam |
| Headband | plastic | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 2 m | — |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 76 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes gets you another 5 hours | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 780NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 780NC0.388score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
JBL Tune 780NC offers 1.9x better value for money
JBL Tune 780NC
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
