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JBL Live 780NC vs JLab Daybreak

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

JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
6 advantages≈ $150
vs
JLab Daybreak
JLab · 2026Daybreak
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $175
Higher score
5.9Sound4.0
3.8Battery9.3
9.1Connectivity6.3

Why is Live 780NC better than Daybreak?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Daybreak: No
  2. Weight260 g vs 316 g+22%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · Daybreak: No
  5. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  6. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is Daybreak better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life22 h vs 100 h4.5×
  2. Battery capacity22 mAh vs 950 mAh43.2×
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
JLab DaybreakJLab Daybreak≈ $1757.7
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h100 h
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity22 mAh950 mAh
Charging time2.5 h3 h
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
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight260 g316 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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