JBL Live 770NC
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
JBL Live 770NC
The JBL Live 770NC headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. Users highlight the long battery life, durable build with metal components, and the useful companion app that allows for personalized sound profiles. A few criticisms include the lack of a carrying case, slightly low maximum volume for some, and occasional resetting with sudden movements, but overall these are highly recommended for their value and performance.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Long battery life
- Durable build with metal parts
Cons
- No carrying case included
- Slightly low maximum volume for some
- Occasional reset with sudden movements
- Can get warm after long wear
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Live 770NC | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft ear cushions | protein leather |
| Headband | fabric | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LE Audio | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | 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 | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
