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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs JBL Live 780NC

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where Live 780NC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $350
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JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $150
9.2Noise control & calls7.9
4.9Battery3.8

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 22 h+36%
  2. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 22 mAh38.6×

Why is Live 780NC better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Yes
  2. LDACNo · QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Yes
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
  4. Charging time3 h vs 2.5 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h22 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Battery capacity850 mAh22 mAh
Charging time3 h2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—260 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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