JBL Live 780NC
JBL
62 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
Scores
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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 | — | Memory Foam |
| Headband | silicone | Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 6 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 470 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | JBL LIVE780NC-CHAMPAGNE 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 hearin | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Virtual Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live 780NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 780NC0.444score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 40.345score per dollar
JBL Live 780NC offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 44 specs.
