JBL Live 770NC
JBL Live 770NC
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MUSIC: Good—7.4/10
CALLS: Poor—5.2/10
GAMING: Poor—5.6/10
TV: Poor—5.8/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Poor—5.9/10
EXERCISE: Fair—6.1/10
AIR TRAVEL: Excellent—9.0/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Good—7.0/10
BUILD QUALITY: Very Good—8.0/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
The JBL Live 770NC headphones are positioned at a midrange price, offering both wireless and wired connectivity. They are well-constructed with a foldable over-ear design and provide very good overall sound quality. They include active noise cancelling which is excellent for air travel and environments with background noise. While suitable for general music listening, they may not be the best for calls and meetings, gaming, or TV and video due to the lack of low latency features. Comfort and build quality are strong points, and they come with features like app customization and a long battery life for typical use. However, they might not be the best choice for exercise as they aren't sweatproof certified. A detachable cable and virtual surround sound add to their flexibility and immersive experience, respectively. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Over-ear form provides immersive experience
- Very good overall sound and build quality
- Active noise cancelling for focused listening
- Built-in controls for easy operation
- Long battery life, 76 hours typical use
Cons
- Poor performance for gaming and TV
- Not optimal for calls and meetings
- Not sweat or dustproof for exercise use
- No wireless charging capability
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:5.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Air Travel:4.7
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Music:4.2
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
Portability:3.5
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Exercise:3.1
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Podcasts & Audiobooks:3.0
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $130 | ||
Brand | JBL | ||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | ||
Form Factor | Headphones | ||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 7.5/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 76 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | No | ||
Charging time | 2 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | Yes | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7/10 | ||
Size | Medium | ||
Weight | 220 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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