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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs JBL Live 780NC

What DT 990 PRO does better (2) and where Live 780NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 990 PRO
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is DT 990 PRO better than Live 780NC?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%

Why is Live 780NC better than DT 990 PRO?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 990 PRO: Yes
  2. Weight290 g vs 260 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance80 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB98 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—22 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time—2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight290 g260 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursSilver—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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