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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) offers excellent overall sound quality and is particularly good for an immersive music experience due to its strong performance in soundstage, but it's not wireless, less portable, and lacks a microphone for calls. The JBL Live Free NC+, being less expensive, provides a good balance for various use cases including calls and exercising with decent sound, active noise cancelling, a sweatproof design, and a portable form factor with a charging case, but it may not match the Beyerdynamic's sound quality for critical listening. Consider the Beyerdynamic if you prioritize top-notch sound at home or in a studio setting and the JBL if you need versatility and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Live Free NC+
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
5.8
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for music, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Gaming
6.5
5.0
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Phone Calls
3.8
7.6
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for phone calls, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
8.4
The JBL Live Free NC+ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
5.6
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for noise reduction, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) does not have a battery. The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$60
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has a price of $150 and the JBL Live Free NC+ costs $60.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The JBL Live Free NC+ and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) both have very good build quality.
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How the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) and the JBL Live Free NC+ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) | JBL Live Free NC+ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beyerdynamic | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1985 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 272.1 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
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Sebastian Taboada | September 2022
"Altogether, when you consider its accessible price tag, the performance, the build, and its outstanding comfort, I think that the DT770 Pro is fantastic option for anyone looking for a closed-back headphone in the sub-$1,000 range, and I can confidently give it a strong recommendation."
JBL Live Free NC+
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Maike Paeßens | 2020
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
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About Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic is a German, family-owned, century-old, audio system manufacturer. They produce a wide array of professional-quality products such as microphones, aviation headsets, conference systems and headphones. The company has served as the main provider of audio equipment for German entertainment events like tours by the Beatles and Elton John and even government entities like the German Parliament.
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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