JLab Rewind 2
JBL Live 770NC
What Buyers Say
JLab Rewind 2
The JLab Rewind 2 headphones are widely praised for their ultra-lightweight design, retro aesthetic, and solid sound quality. Users highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and seamless multipoint Bluetooth pairing as standout features. Some note the lack of a movie mode for low latency and that the bass can overpower mids in noisy environments, but overall these are seen as excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Ultra-lightweight design
- Retro aesthetic
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless multipoint Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- No movie mode for low latency
- Bass can overpower mids in noisy environments
- No wired mode (USB-C audio not supported)
- Charging port location requires removing foam
- No LDAC or AptX codec support
JBL Live 770NC
The JBL Live 770NC headphones are generally well-received, with many users praising the sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Noise cancellation is often highlighted as effective, though some users found it inconsistent or less powerful than expected. A few complaints mention ear discomfort for larger ears, connectivity issues, and durability concerns, but the overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Ear discomfort for large ears
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Connectivity issues
- Durability concerns
- Lack of bass over Bluetooth
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Rewind 2 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | foam | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 36 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 3 hours | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 220 mAh | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JLab App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JLab Rewind 2
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (33rd 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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
