JBL Live 780NC
JBL
81 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
Bowers & Wilkins
14 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Music
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Bowers & Wilkins FP42978 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | — |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | — |
| Headband | silicone | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LE Audio | — |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC-GREEN 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.482score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins FP429780.026score per dollar
JBL Live 780NC offers 18.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 780NC
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 23 of 41 specs.
