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JBL Live 780NC vs Valco VMK25.2

What Live 780NC does better (3) and where VMK25.2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live 780NC
JBL · 2026Live 780NC
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Valco VMK25.2
Valco · 2026VMK25.2
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
7.8Noise control & calls9.2
3.8Battery9.3

Why is Live 780NC better than VMK25.2?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Weight260 g vs 300 g+15%
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is VMK25.2 better than Live 780NC?

  1. Battery life22 h vs 95 h4.3×
  2. Battery life with ANC50 h vs 55 h+10%
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 45 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live 780NCJBL Live 780NC≈ $1506.8
Valco VMK25.2Valco VMK25.2≈ $2109.6
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm45 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life22 h95 h
Battery life with ANC50 h55 h
Battery capacity22 mAh—
Charging time2.5 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g300 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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