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JBL LIVE 680NC vs JBL Live 770NC

What LIVE 680NC does better (8) and where Live 770NC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
8 advantages≈ $110
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JBL Live 770NC
JBL · 2023Live 770NC
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $85
8.7Sound2.9
7.8Noise control & calls5.9
9.0Battery7.2

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Live 770NC?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 65 h+23%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Live 770NC: No
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · Live 770NC: No
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  7. Weight231 g vs 256 g+11%
  8. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Live 770NC better than LIVE 680NC?

Live 770NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
JBL Live 770NCJBL Live 770NC≈ $856.6
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h65 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight231 g256 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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