JBL Tune 780NC
JBL
68 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| JBL Tune 780NC | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft over-ear cups | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | lightweight padded headband | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 76 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 690 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | A-T Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 780NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tune 780NC
No current pricing available
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - JBL Tune 780NC wins 8 specs while Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 wins 6.
