Sennheiser HD 599 SE
Sennheiser
47 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 599 SE | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | velour | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 39 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 599 SE Open-Back Headphones, Premium Design, Natural Balanced Audio, Comfortable Fit, Wired Headphones for Music, Gaming, School, Work, Black | 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 | 3 m | 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
Sennheiser HD 599 SE
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (75th percentile)
- Below average mic (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (34th 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 599 SE0.200score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 770NC0.282score per dollar
JBL Live 770NC offers 1.4x better value for money
Sennheiser HD 599 SE
JBL Live 770NC
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
