JBL Tune 780NC
JBL
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| JBL Tune 780NC | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft over-ear cups | synthetic leather |
| Headband | lightweight padded headband | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | carbon fiber composite dome driver unit |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 103 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 76 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 690 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Aware | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 780NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tune 780NC0.686score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.287score per dollar
JBL Tune 780NC offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 44 specs.
