Sony WH1000XM3/B
Sony
47 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH1000XM3/B | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed) | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | Active Noise Cance | 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 | industry-leading | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH1000XM3/B
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH1000XM3/B
JBL Live 770NC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
