JBL Live 780NC
JBL
62 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Studio
Music
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Calls
Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | silicone | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC-CHAMPAGNE 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 hearin | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.444score per dollar
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.747score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
