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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e vs JBL Live 780NC

What PX7 S2e does better (3) and where Live 780NC wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e
Bowers & Wilkins · 2023PX7 S2e
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $230
vs
JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
6.3Sound5.9
7.8Noise control & calls7.8
2.9Battery3.8
2.6Connectivity9.1

Why is PX7 S2e better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 22 h+36%
  2. aptXYes · Live 780NC: No
  3. Driver size43 mm vs 40 mm+7%

Why is Live 780NC better than PX7 S2e?

  1. Battery life with ANC30 h vs 50 h+67%
  2. Charging time7 h vs 2.5 h2.8×
  3. LDACNo · PX7 S2e: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 6+20%
  5. Weight307 g vs 260 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size43 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance22 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h22 h
Battery life with ANC30 h50 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time7 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version56
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight307 g260 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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