JBL Live 780NC
Its six-microphone array powers True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0, which calibrates in real time to filter environmental noise with precision. JBL Spatial Sound transforms any stereo content into a 3D audio experience, adding immersive depth beyond standard playback. These headphones are best suited for frequent callers and office workers who prioritize advanced noise cancellation for voice clarity over music listening.
form factor over-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
25 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)
- Below average battery (3th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 0.3048 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | JBL Live 780NC | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 470 | 16 | - |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Live 780NC | 87.1 | 90.7 | 33.9 | 16.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 47.1 | 7.8 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 90.7 | 92.2 | 89.7 | 71.4 | 79 | 99.7 | 83.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 71.4 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 76.5 | 94.8 | 88.8 | 79 | 99.2 | 55.7 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.1 | 84.3 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.4 | 91.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.1 | 77.7 | 92.2 | 42 | 71.4 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 83.1 |
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