JBL Live 780NC
JBL
77 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Music
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Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | Protein Leather |
| Headband | silicone | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC BLACK Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (2026) | Audio Quality: Hi-Res certified sound (wired/wireless) with Spatial 3D audio and Personi-Fi 3.0 for a personalized hearing pr | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.426score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.159score per dollar
JBL Live 780NC offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 43 specs.
