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JBL Live 780NC vs Sony WH-1000XM4C

What Live 780NC does better (1) and where WH-1000XM4C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
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Sony WH-1000XM4C
Sony · 2026WH-1000XM4C
5.3Score
4 advantages
7.8Noise control & calls6.2
3.8Battery3.7

Why is Live 780NC better than WH-1000XM4C?

  1. Battery life with ANC50 h vs 27 h+85%

Why is WH-1000XM4C better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life22 h vs 34 h+55%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 4 Hz2.5×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. Weight260 g vs 253 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB106 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—5
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h34 h
Battery life with ANC50 h27 h
Battery capacity22 mAh—
Charging time2.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight260 g253 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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