JBL Live 770NC vs JBL Live 780NC
JBL Live 780NC — Pick the JBL Live 780NC — it leads these groups: Audio 3 Battery 2 Connectivity 1
Tap a group name to see the proof · The scoring method is public
The short answer
JBL Live 780NC wins this comparison with a score of 76/100, ahead of JBL Live 770NC (68).
The main differences: Weight (256 g vs 260 g) · Sweat/water resistance (✓ vs —) · Battery life (65 h vs 80 h).
Scores are computed from 15 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 90 | 56 |
| Features | 100 | 100 |
| Battery | 40 | 56 |
| Audio | 36 | 76 |
| Connectivity | 84 | 98 |
How to choose
Pick the JBL Live 770NC if you care about…
- Weight 256 g +4 g vs 260 g
- Sweat/water resistance ✓ vs —
Pick the JBL Live 780NC if you care about…
- Battery life 80 h +15 h vs 65 h
- Charge time 2 h +1 h vs 3 h
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz +10 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 40000 Hz +20000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
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Where they differ
8 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 256 g | 260 g | JBL Live 770NC |
| Sweat/water resistance | ✓ | — | JBL Live 770NC |
| Battery life | 65 h | 80 h | JBL Live 780NC |
| Charge time | 3 h | 2 h | JBL Live 780NC |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 10 Hz | JBL Live 780NC |
| Highest frequency | 20000 Hz | 40000 Hz | JBL Live 780NC |
| LDAC | — | ✓ | JBL Live 780NC |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 | JBL Live 780NC |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Design3▾
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 256 g | 260 g |
| Sweat/water resistance | ✓ | — |
| Foldable design | ✓ | ✓ |
Features2▾
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery2▾
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 65 h | 80 h |
| Charge time | 3 h | 2 h |
Audio5▾
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver unit | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 10 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| LDAC | — | ✓ |
Connectivity3▾
| JBL Live 770NC | JBL Live 780NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 |
| Multipoint connection | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C charging | ✓ | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, JBL Live 770NC or JBL Live 780NC?
JBL Live 780NC has the higher overall score (76 vs 68) and leads in Audio, Battery, Connectivity. Choose JBL Live 770NC instead if Weight matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Weight (256 g vs 260 g) · Sweat/water resistance (✓ vs —) · Battery life (65 h vs 80 h).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 15 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.