JBL Live 780NC

JBL Live 780NC

Launched Jun 2026 · Over-ear headphones

75
GoodGifng score
Good for batteryGood for musicGood for travelGood for comfort

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Score breakdown

Sound
74

Rich, smooth and detailed; bass too generous, not precise

Noise cancelling
74

Handles rumble well; voices and high sounds get through

Battery
82

About 50 h with ANC, matched in testing

Features
84

LDAC, BT 6.0, LE Audio, multipoint, wired, rich app; no IP

Calls
64

Clear enough but voice sounds hard or muffled

Comfort & fit
76

Light 260 g, soft pads; clamp tires some after hours

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Big, fun, non-fatiguing sound; spatial mode adds space without changing tone
  • Very long battery: 28% left after six days of 3-4 h use
  • Light 260 g with soft, well-isolating cushions
  • Latest Bluetooth, multipoint, LE Audio, Auracast and a rich app
  • Smooth, rich, detailed sound with no harsh treble
  • Comfortable, well-judged clamp, premium feel
  • Long battery and quick top-ups

Cons

  • Bass-heavy and not very precise
  • Firm clamp, glasses wearers should try first
  • No charging cable, no IP rating
  • ANC and calls only 'good enough'
  • Bass overly generous unless EQ'd
  • Lacks some precision and sparkle
  • ANC handles rumble but lets voices and announcements through
  • 91mobilesJun 2026

    JBL's best Live headphone so far and a big step up, though not class-leading in detail. Indian review.

  • What Hi-Fi?Jun 2026

    Playful, comfortable and easy to recommend at the price; bass could be leaner. Tested UK version.

  • Tom's GuideJun 2026

    A fresh, fun upgrade on the 770NC and among the better sub-$250 picks, held back by its price and clamp.

  • EngadgetApr 2026

    Decent but unremarkable in a crowded mid-range; battery matched claims (50 h ANC on). Tested US version.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers40 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Hi-Res audioYes
Spatial audioYes
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCAdaptive
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Battery80 h, 50 h with ANC
Fast charging5 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Call noise reduction2 beamforming mics with AI call noise reduction
Connection
Bluetooth6.0
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Wired optionUSB-C to 3.5 mm cable (wired hi-res)
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight260 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionYes
FoldableYes
Other
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlack, Blue, White, Champagne, Green, Orange, Purple

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