JBL Live 770NC
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| JBL Live 770NC | Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft ear cushions | — |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 7 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LE Audio | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency |
| 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 | True Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 1.25 m |
| Range | — | 12.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 47 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Bang & Olufsen App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 770NC0.704score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen 9800.082score per dollar
JBL Live 770NC offers 8.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 44 specs.
