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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro with ear hooks may suit you better as they are designed for a more secure fit during physical activities and are sweatproof. They also offer better battery life directly from the earbuds and are optimized for Apple devices, which could enhance your experience if you use Apple products. On the other hand, if you value noise isolation and longer overall battery life, the JBL Live 770NC headphones with active noise cancelling and a significantly longer battery life when including the case might be more appropriate. The JBLs also have a detachable cable, which can be useful if you want a wired connection or need to replace the cable. However, they may be less suitable for exercise and less portable given their size. Both have a comparable sound quality, but the Beats might have the edge when it comes to music listening during a workout, while JBL could provide a more immersive experience during air travel or in noisy environments due to their noise cancelling feature. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
  • Good for phone calls
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • Good for music
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Music

6.5
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
7.4
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.

Phone Calls

7.0
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
5.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.2
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
5.9
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

4.6
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
7.0
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
76.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.8
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
8.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.5
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for gaming.

TV and Video

5.7
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
5.8
The JBL Live 770NC and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for TV and video.

Cost

$124
Powerbeats Pro
Live 770NC
$130
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the JBL Live 770NC costs $130.

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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the JBL Live 770NC compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Beats Powerbeats ProJBL Live 770NC
Beats Powerbeats ProJBL Live 770NC

GENERAL

Price
$124
$130
Brand
BeatsJBL
Release Date
May 1, 2019March 1, 2024
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.5/107.5/10
Phone Calls Score
7/105.3/10
Gaming Score
5.5/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/105.8/10
Exercise Score
6.6/106.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
10 Hours76 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1.5 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
55.3
Case Battery Life
24N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
4.6/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
NoYes
Mic Quality
6/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.8/108/10
Comfort score
8/107/10
Size
LargeMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
11 Grams220 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."

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About Beats

Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.

About JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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