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JBL Live 780NC vs Valco VMK15

What Live 780NC does better (4) and where VMK15 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $150
vs
Valco VMK15
Valco · 2026VMK15
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
7.9Noise control & calls9.2
3.8Battery7.5

Why is Live 780NC better than VMK15?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · VMK15: No
  2. LDACYes · VMK15: No
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  4. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is VMK15 better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life22 h vs 55 h2.5×
  2. Battery capacity22 mAh vs 1,050 mAh47.7×
  3. Weight260 g vs 200 g+30%
  4. aptXNo · Live 780NC: Yes
  5. Battery life with ANC50 h vs 55 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Valco VMK15Valco VMK15≈ $1509.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB95 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h55 h
Battery life with ANC50 h55 h
Battery capacity22 mAh1,050 mAh
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g200 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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