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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're looking for versatility and features like active noise cancelling, wireless connectivity, and built-in controls, the JBL Live 770NC would be a solid choice, particularly for air travel and noise isolation. They're also sweatproof, come with an app for customization, and support AAC codec, which is great for Apple users. On the other hand, if you prioritize sound quality, especially for music and TV, the open-back Sennheiser 560S with a wider soundstage might be better, though they’re not suitable for noisy environments and don't have wireless capabilities or noise cancelling. They're also the better pick for comfort over long sessions. Both sets have a detachable cable and are similarly priced, so it comes down to whether you value features and versatility or the best sound experience in quieter settings. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
  • Best in class for music
  • Excellent for TV and video
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
560S
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.

Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
560S
6.9
The Sennheiser 560S is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
560S
8.1
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
560S
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
560S
2.5
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
560S
N/A
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery.

Cost

$130
Live 770NC
560S
$180
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
560S
5.1
The JBL Live 770NC and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
560S
8.0
The JBL Live 770NC and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCSennheiser 560S
JBL Live 770NCSennheiser 560S

GENERAL

Price
$130
$180
Brand
JBLSennheiser
Release Date
March 1, 2024September 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/109.5/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.1/10
Gaming Score
5.6/106.9/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/109.2/10
Exercise Score
6.1/104.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
76 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108/10
Comfort score
7/108.4/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams244.9 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."

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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.

About Sennheiser

A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.

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