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JBL Live 780NC vs JBL Tune 520BT

What Live 780NC does better (6) and where Tune 520BT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
6 advantages≈ $150
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JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $30
7.8Noise control & calls3.8
3.8Battery7.1

Why is Live 780NC better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Tune 520BT: No
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Tune 520BT: No
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · Tune 520BT: No
  5. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  6. Driver size40 mm vs 33 mm+21%

Why is Tune 520BT better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life22 h vs 57 h2.6×
  2. Weight260 g vs 157 g+66%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm33 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω30 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB102 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h57 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity22 mAh—
Charging time2.5 h2 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 / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight260 g157 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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