JBL Live 780NC
JBL
88 Overall Score
vs
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
Creative
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Live 780NC
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the JBL Live 780NC headphones, praising their excellent sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancelling. The adjustable ambient aware feature and long battery life are standout highlights. However, a few reviewers noted the lack of a hard travel case and one found the headband uncomfortable.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Effective noise cancelling
- Adjustable ambient aware
- Long battery life
Cons
- No hard travel case
- Headband lacks padding
- No charging cable included
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Noise cancelling 4
Battery life 3
Ambient aware 3
Accessories 2
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | — |
| Headband | silicone | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LE Audio | aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | 3D Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | 200 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Creative App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.027score per dollar
vs
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V20.040score per dollar
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 780NC
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.
