JBL Live 780NC
JBL
81 Overall Score
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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
Sennheiser
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live 780NC
No customer feedback yet
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and balanced, natural sound. Users highlight the clear highs, smooth bass, and impressive instrument separation, making it ideal for long listening sessions and gaming. While some find it overpriced and note the need for EQ to reduce sharpness, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it a worthy investment for comfort and audio quality.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Lightweight and well-balanced design
- Clear, natural sound with smooth bass
- Impressive instrument separation and soundstage
- Detachable cable and replaceable pads
Cons
- Proprietary ear pads with no aftermarket options
- Relatively high price point
- May require EQ to reduce sharpness
- No carrying case included with standard version
Comfort 7
Sound quality 7
Build quality 5
Value for money 4
Ease of driving 4
Design 4
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Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | Ohrpolster (waschbar und austauschbar) |
| Headband | silicone | Einstellbares Stirnband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 36 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 130 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LE Audio | — |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC BLACK 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
| 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 mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average mic (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.136score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 7002860.163score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 780NC
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
