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Updated April 11, 2024·

Choosing between the JBL Live 770NC and the Sony WH-1000XM5 depends on your priorities. If budget is a concern and you want a midrange option that performs well for music and has good active noise cancelling for air travel, the JBL Live 770NC is a solid choice. However, if you're looking for top-notch noise isolation and are willing to invest more, the Sony WH-1000XM5 might be suitable, especially with additional features like an app equalizer, customization options, and Sony's 360 Reality Audio for supported apps. Keep in mind that while both have good sound quality, the Sony has a longer cable and detailed app controls, but the JBL offers better battery life and both wired and wireless options. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
  • Very good for music

Key differences

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
40.3 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$130
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
$398
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
8.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC and Sony WH-1000XM5 are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
5.5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WH-1000XM5 to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
WH-1000XM5
5.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for TV and video.

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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCSony WH-1000XM5
JBL Live 770NCSony WH-1000XM5

GENERAL

Price
$130
$398
Brand
JBLSony
Release Date
March 1, 2024May 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.6/10
Gaming Score
5.6/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/105.8/10
Exercise Score
6.1/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
76 Hours40.3 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
2 Hours3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.2

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
YesYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.8/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams249.4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."

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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 Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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