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Alienware Pro Wireless vs JBL Tune 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.

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 Tune 770NC
HearWiki score
86
67
Sound
8.7
7.2
Noise cancelling
8.1
5.8
Battery
9.1
9.2
Calls
8.7
5.8
Value
8.6
6.4
Price (USD)
$120
$90

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?

Half a step newer

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against JBL Tune 770NC (2023). The JBL Tune 770NC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec AAC against SBC.

  • Pro Wireless20241 yr newer
  • Tune 770NC2023
What differsPro WirelessTune 770NC

Platform

Top codec
SBC
AAC

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

Specifications

Pro WirelessTune 770NC
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$90
HearWiki score
86
67
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, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Battery life
70 h
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
44 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 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
-
Yes
Weight
310 g
232 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Model code
-
JBLT770NCBLKAM
Microphones
2
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

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 Tune 770NC

The JBL Tune 770NC is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone with adaptive active noise cancellation and a transparency mode for ambient awareness. Its lightweight 232g build and button-based controls make it a practical everyday choice.

  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode
  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy travel
  • Pro:Custom EQ available via controls
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
  • Con:No water resistance

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

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