Image © AmazonThe JBL Live 780NC is a wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation, offering a long battery life of up to 80 hours and a high-frequency response up to 40,000 Hz. It features Bluetooth 6 connectivity, multipoint support, and a lightweight design at 260 grams.
It supports Bluetooth 6, multipoint pairing, and high-resolution LDAC codec, all in a lightweight 260g foldable design with touch controls and a custom EQ. Its 40mm drivers produce a frequency response from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, making it a versatile option for long listening sessions.
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| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Battery life | 80 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
| Weight | 260 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 |
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Reviewers agree the JBL Live 780NC offers excellent value, with strong noise cancellation, long battery life, and premium build quality at a sub-£200 price.
10:06The reviewer tested the JBL Live 780NC in real-world conditions like the beach, gym, and while running, and found them to be excellent everyday headphones. They praised the effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, strong battery life, and good call quality, concluding these might be the best everyday JBL headphones yet, though noting the default sound is bass-heavy and can be adjusted via the app.
16:33The reviewer finds the JBL Live 780NC to be an excellent value, offering premium build quality, comfort, and a robust feature set at a sub-£200 price point. They highlight the adaptive ANC, extensive app customization, and long battery life as standout aspects, concluding that these headphones are a strong contender in their price range.
12:52The reviewer finds the JBL Live 780NC headphones to be an excellent value, offering premium features like adaptive ANC, customizable sound, and exceptional battery life at a sub-£200 price. While comfort and touch controls have minor drawbacks, the overall audio quality and noise cancellation punch well above their weight, making them a strong recommendation.
14:46The reviewer finds the JBL Live 780NC to be an exceptional value in the premium mid-range segment, offering flagship-level features like LDAC, Auracast, and adaptive ANC at a much lower price. He praises the excellent build quality with metal hinges, superior comfort, and outstanding transparency mode, concluding it outperforms most competitors in its price range.
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