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JBL Live 770NC vs Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC

What Live 770NC does better (1) and where Hesh 540 ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 770NC
JBL · 2023Live 770NC
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Hesh 540 ANC
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
5.9Noise control & calls6.2
7.2Battery8.0

Why is Live 770NC better than Hesh 540 ANC?

  1. Weight256 g vs 332 g+30%

Why is Hesh 540 ANC better than Live 770NC?

  1. Microphones2 vs 42×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 770NCJBL Live 770NC≈ $856.6
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB119 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones24
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life65 h65 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h10 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight256 g332 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Bone, True Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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