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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and a stemless earbud design, the Beats Studiobuds might suit you; they are smaller, better for exercise due to being sweatproof, and provide good battery life with their case. However, due to their closed, in-ear fit, they may not be as comfortable during long listening sessions as the JBL Live 770NC, which offer an over-ear design and are suitable for air travel with active noise cancelling. The JBL headphones also have a detachable cable, making them versatile for wired use. If you're looking for earbuds that perform well for calls, meetings, and music, the Beats Studiobuds are a solid choice, but if you desire better noise isolation and a more immersive soundstage, the JBL Live 770NC headphones could be better, although they have a more substantial design and are less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.0
5.2
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
5.9
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
76.0 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$130
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the JBL Live 770NC costs $130.
Build Quality
8.8
8.0
The Beats Studiobuds and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality, though the Beats Studiobuds has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.2
7.4
The JBL Live 770NC and Beats Studiobuds are both good for music.
Gaming
5.2
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The JBL Live 770NC and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Live 770NC to be good for noise reduction, while the Beats Studiobuds is only fair.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the JBL Live 770NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | JBL Live 770NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 76 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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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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