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JBL LIVE 680NC vs JBL Live 780NC

What LIVE 680NC does better (4) and where Live 780NC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $150
8.7Sound5.9
7.8Noise control & calls7.8
9.0Battery3.8
9.1Connectivity9.1

Why is LIVE 680NC better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 22 h3.6×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Weight231 g vs 260 g+12%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 2.5 h+25%

Why is Live 780NC better than LIVE 680NC?

Live 780NC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h22 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Battery capacity—22 mAh
Charging time2 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight231 g260 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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