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Updated April 11, 2024·
For superior noise isolation and a longer battery life, choose the JBL Live 770NC. This makes them particularly suitable for air travel and busy environments. However, they're more expensive than the Skullcandy Hesh ANC, which offer a similar overall sound quality and are also noise-cancelling but have a shorter battery life. If cost is a concern and you require decent noise isolation with a durable build, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC might be the better option. Neither model is well-suited for gaming or watching TV due to poor performance in those areas, and both have a midrange price point, with the Skullcandy being somewhat less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
- Good for music
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has no clear advantages over the JBL Live 770NC.
Key differences
Music
7.4
6.7
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.
Battery
76.0 Hours
23.0 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
The JBL Live 770NC has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.6
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.8
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$130
$135
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$100
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 770NC | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$130 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 76 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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