Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
77 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Work
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | True Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 65 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
JBL Live 770NC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
