Headphones JBL Live 780NC
Storm Score 76 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 75% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the JBL Live 780NC for their impressive performance and travel‑friendly design, yet note that its bass‑heavy tuning can be excessive and that more value‑oriented options exist.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 76 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
25%
50%
25%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Strong bass response
  • Excellent active noise cancellation
  • Personalized EQ with Personi-fi 3.0
  • Auracast support
  • Hi‑Res audio compatibility
  • Solid wireless headphones

Points of Contention

  • No charging cable included
  • Ear pads cannot be removed
  • High price point
  • Artificial low end
  • Distant drum sound

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
James Holland
TechRadar

“I was not expecting to be as impressed by the JBL Live 780NC as I ended up being.”

Perfect 4.5/5
82
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“The JBL Live 780NC are great for travel.”

Acclaimed 82/100
70
Mark Knapp
PCMag

“JBL's default audio tuning pushes an overwhelming amount of bass that some people may not like.”

Acclaimed 70/100
60
James Pero
Gizmodo

“Solid wireless headphones, but there are better values out there.”

Mixed 3/5

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