Alienware Pro Wireless vs JBL Live 770NC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Over-Ear

Alienware Pro Wireless

86Outstanding

$120

Full review data

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Alienware Pro Wireless
JBL Live 770NC

HearWiki score

Sound

8.7

7.2

Noise cancelling

8.1

7.8

Battery

9.1

8.8

Calls

8.7

5.4

Value

8.6

9.1

Price (USD)

$120

$100

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against JBL Live 770NC (2023). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JBL Live 770NC adds Multipoint pairing.

Pro Wireless20241 yr newer
Live 770NC2023

What differsPro WirelessLive 770NC

Multipoint pairing: No; Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessLive 770NC

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $120; $100
HearWiki score: 86; 75
Released: 2024; 2023
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 50 mm driver; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 50 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 100 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC; SBC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 70 h; 50 h
Battery life (ANC on): 35 h; 44 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 6 h; 5 min → 4 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; Yes
Controls: -; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Alexa, Google Assistant
Weight: 310 g; 232 g
Water resistance: -; none
Foldable: -; Yes
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: leatherette; -
Clamp force: 365 g; -
Connector: -; USB-C
Microphones: 2; 4
Microphone type: -; beamforming
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: AI ENC; beamforming

Specification comparison of Alienware Pro Wireless vs JBL Live 770NC
Spec	Alienware Pro Wireless	JBL Live 770NC
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$120	$100
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	75 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2023
Audio
Driver	50 mm driver	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	50 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	100 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC	SBC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	70 h	50 h
Battery life (ANC on)	35 h	44 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	15 min → 6 h	5 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Controls	-	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Alexa, Google Assistant
Design
Weight	310 g	232 g
Water resistance	-	none
Foldable	-	Yes
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	leatherette	-
Clamp force	365 g	-
Connector	-	USB-C
Calls
Microphones	2	4
Microphone type	-	beamforming
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	AI ENC	beamforming

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included

Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

JBL Live 770NC

The JBL Live 770NC are over-ear wireless headphones with adaptive active noise cancellation, delivering up to 50 hours of playback on a single charge (44 hours with ANC on). They feature Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, a foldable design for portability, and physical buttons for easy control. With a 40mm dynamic driver, they offer a straightforward listening experience focused on SBC codec support.

Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation adjusts to surroundings
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth lets you connect two devices at once

Con:Only supports the basic SBC codec, no higher-quality options
Con:No water resistance rating, so not ideal for workouts
Con:Heavier than some comparable over-ear models

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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