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Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT vs JBL Live 780NC

What ATH-HL7BT does better (5) and where Live 780NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-HL7BT
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $95
vs
JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
9.7Sound5.9
3.5Battery3.8

Why is ATH-HL7BT better than Live 780NC?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Weight220 g vs 260 g+18%
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 2.5 h+67%
  5. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Live 780NC better than ATH-HL7BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 22 h+10%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h22 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time1.5 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version56
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight220 g260 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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