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JBL Live 780NC vs Sony WH-CH735N

What Live 780NC does better (4) and where WH-CH735N wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $150
vs
Sony WH-CH735N
Sony · 2026WH-CH735N
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
5.9Sound3.4
7.8Noise control & calls5.9
3.8Battery7.8

Why is Live 780NC better than WH-CH735N?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WH-CH735N: No
  2. LDACYes · WH-CH735N: No
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%
  4. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is WH-CH735N better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life22 h vs 75 h3.4×
  2. Weight260 g vs 207 g+26%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 6 Hz+67%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Sony WH-CH735NSony WH-CH735N≈ $1107.0
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz6 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω100 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB108 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h75 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Battery capacity22 mAh—
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g207 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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