JBL Live 780NC
JBL
77 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
95 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Gaming
Work
Studio
Budget
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| JBL Live 780NC | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft, ergonomically shaped earcups | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | silicone | Fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 470 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 94 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC BLACK 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 hearing pr | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Over-Ear Headphones, 60h Battery Life, Folding Design, Black | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 870 mAh★ | 700 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 44 specs.
