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JBL Live 770NC vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • JBL Live 770NC
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
75
89
Sound
7.2
8.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.0
Battery
8.8
9.5
Calls
5.4
7.5
Value
9.1
9.0
Price (USD)
$100
$130

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against JBL Live 770NC (2023). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Wireless charging.

  • Live 770NC2023
  • Wave Pro X20263 yr newer
What differsLive 770NCWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Live 770NCWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$100
$130
HearWiki score
75
89
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
50 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
44 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
buttons
-
Voice assistant
Alexa, Google Assistant
-
Weight
232 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
No
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Microphones
4
-
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 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

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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