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Updated April 11, 2024·
and could be a good fit if you are looking for midrange-priced headphones with good overall sound quality and active noise cancelling for air travel or office use. They are also lightweight and foldable for portability. However, Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro, albeit often significantly more expensive, offers superior sound quality and is excellent for gaming, TV, and video due to low latency technologies like AptX Adaptive. It also comes with an advanced feature integrating Neurable AI technology to track focus and optimize mental health routines. So, if premium features, top-notch build quality, and cutting-edge tech are your priority, and budget is less of a concern, MW75-Neuro might be the right choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
Very good for phone calls
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.6/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.8/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
9.4/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.8/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
8.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.
Battery
76.0 Hours
32.0 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$130
$649
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and JBL Live 770NC are both good for music.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
JBL Live 770NC
Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
GENERAL
Price
Price
$130
$649
Brand
Brand
JBL
Master & Dynamic
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2024
January 1, 2024
Form Factor
Form Factor
Headphones
Headphones
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wired + Wireless
Wired + Wireless
SOUND
Music Score
Music Score
7.5/10
7.9/10
Phone Calls Score
Phone Calls Score
5.3/10
8.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.6/10
9.4/10
TV and Video Score
TV and Video Score
5.8/10
9.3/10
Exercise Score
Exercise Score
6.1/10
6.2/10
Air Travel Score
Air Travel Score
9.1/10
8.6/10
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
5.9/10
9.4/10
Sound Profile
Sound Profile
Bass, Treble
Neutral
PERFORMANCE
Battery life
Battery life
76 Hours
32 Hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging
No
No
Charging time
Charging time
2 Hours
3 Hours
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.1
FEATURES
Active Noise Cancelling
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Noise Reduction Score
Noise Reduction Score
7/10
8.4/10
Virtual Surround
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Android App
Android App
Yes
Yes
iOS App
iOS App
Yes
Yes
Mic Quality
Mic Quality
7/10
8/10
BUILD AND DESIGN
Build Quality
Build Quality
8/10
8.5/10
Comfort score
Comfort score
7/10
7/10
Size
Size
Medium
N/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams
338 Grams
Microphone style
Microphone style
Integrated
Integrated
Waterproof Rating
Waterproof Rating
0
0
Dustproof Rating
Dustproof Rating
0
0
Color variations
Color variations
Black
Black
Low Latency
Low Latency
No
AptX Adaptive
Lossless Codec
Lossless Codec
No
AptX Adaptive
Cable length
Cable length
0.7 feet
3.9 feet
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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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