JBL Live 780NC
JBL
88 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser 502011
Sennheiser
15 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live 780NC
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the JBL Live 780NC headphones, praising their excellent sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancelling. The adjustable ambient aware feature and long battery life are standout highlights. However, a few reviewers noted the lack of a hard travel case and one found the headband uncomfortable.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Effective noise cancelling
- Adjustable ambient aware
- Long battery life
Cons
- No hard travel case
- Headband lacks padding
- No charging cable included
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Noise cancelling 4
Battery life 3
Ambient aware 3
Accessories 2
Sennheiser 502011
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Sennheiser 502011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | — |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | — |
| Headband | silicone | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 50 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LE Audio | — |
| Surround | 3D Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 100 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sennheiser 502011
- Below average sound (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.310score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser 5020110.172score per dollar
JBL Live 780NC offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 780NC
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 42 specs.
