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JBL Live 770NC vs Sennheiser HDR 120-W

What Live 770NC does better (4) and where HDR 120-W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 770NC
JBL · 2023Live 770NC
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Sennheiser HDR 120-W
Sennheiser · 2023HDR 120-W
1 advantage≈ $95
5.9Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Live 770NC better than HDR 120-W?

  1. Battery life65 h vs 20 h3.2×
  2. Active noise cancellingYes · HDR 120-W: No
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 22 Hz+10%
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 19,500 Hz+3%

Why is HDR 120-W better than Live 770NC?

  1. Weight256 g vs 230 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 770NCJBL Live 770NC≈ $856.6
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz22 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz19,500 Hz
Impedance32 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB106 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life65 h20 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Weight256 g230 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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