JBL Live 780NC
JBL
76 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
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Commute
Calls
Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | silicone | Japanese Protein Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | 700 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 42 specs.