Over-Ear
JBL Live 770NC
67Good
$150
Full review dataJBL Live 770NC vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless - Great overall at around $400.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
83Great
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- JBL Live 770NC
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
HearWiki score
67
83
Sound
7.0
8.8
Noise cancelling
7.5
8.2
Battery
9.0
9.4
Calls
7.0
8.0
Value
8.0
7.3
Price (USD)
$150
$400
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?
New platform
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless (2026) against JBL Live 770NC (2023). The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against SBC.
- Live 770NC2023
- MOMENTUM 5 Wireless20263 yr newer
What differsLive 770NCMOMENTUM 5 Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Top codec
- SBC
- aptX Lossless
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Live 770NCMOMENTUM 5 Wireless
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 83
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 42 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 42 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 6 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 520 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC
- aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 50 h
- 57 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 44 h
- 57 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 4 h
- 10 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Yes
- Weight
- 232 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- USB-C
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 4
- 8
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- beamforming
- -
What reviewers said
JBL Live 770NC
The JBL Live 770NC are over-ear wireless headphones that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a robust 65-hour battery life (or 50 hours with ANC engaged). They support high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs, feature Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, and include a 40mm dynamic driver for solid audio performance. While slightly heavier than some rivals, they offer sweat resistance and a customizable EQ via the companion app.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC on
- Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation and transparency mode
- Con:Heavier than some competing models
- Con:No wireless charging option
- Con:Physical buttons only, no touch controls
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is a refined premium over-ear headphone that builds on its predecessor with modern Bluetooth connectivity and adaptive hybrid noise cancellation. It delivers a detailed, well-tuned sound signature, exceptional battery life, and a comfortable, sturdy build, though it lacks water resistance and its design remains largely familiar. While the update is more evolutionary than revolutionary, it stands out as a top-tier option for wireless listening, especially for those prioritizing long playtime and versatile codec support.
- Pro:Excellent 57-hour battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Detailed and well-balanced sound with wide frequency response
- Pro:Comfortable and premium build quality
- Con:No water or dust resistance rating
- Con:Design is largely unchanged from previous generation
- Con:Call quality and price may not justify the upgrade for some
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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