Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
Creative
62 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
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JBL Live 770NC
82 out of 100 high confidence 226 reviews
The JBL Live 770NC headphones are generally well-received, with many users praising the sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Noise cancellation is often highlighted as effective, though some users found it inconsistent or less powerful than expected. A few complaints mention ear discomfort for larger ears, connectivity issues, and durability concerns, but the overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Ear discomfort for large ears
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Connectivity issues
- Durability concerns
- Lack of bass over Bluetooth
Sound quality 45
Comfort 30
Battery life 25
Noise cancellation 20
Connectivity 10
Durability 8
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Specifications
| Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 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 | aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 22 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 200 mAh | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Creative App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V21.301score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 770NC0.944score per dollar
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.
