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General

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Series

Live1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

LIVE 780NC, JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM, JBLLIVE780NCGRNAM, JBLLIVE780NCBLUAM, JBLLIVE780NCWHTAM, JBLLIVE780NCCPGAM2Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact regulatory model from QSG page 18. Five US sold color SKU codes are the maker color selectors. Sand selector uses CPGAM and is called Champagne in the launch release. Purple and Orange have no unverified SKU added.34Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 18 exact model LIVE 780NC.

A11300047, A113000482Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026LDLC Black listing: Modele A11300048. The White listing (PB00757005) shows A11300047. These look like Nothing part numbers. The maker does not publish a hardware model such as B1xx.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 March 20261Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026

29 September 20266Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Article dated 29.09.2026. The Nothing launch was reported the same day. A Nothing press release was not found.

Status

Available1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Maker release announces shipping March 15, 2026. Current maker store lists stock.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Product page shows Add to bag. One colour button also reads Sold Out in the page text.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.951Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026March 12, 2026 US announcement. USD MSRP before local sales tax. Orders opened March 12 and shipping began March 15.

$3991Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026$399 on the Nothing US store.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026$399 / 349 GBP.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will cost $399.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launches at $399 in the US and 349 GBP in the UK.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€3496Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026349 Euro UVP in Germany. CHF 329 in Switzerland. German list prices include VAT.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The reviewer calls them 349 euro headphones.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Green, Blue, White, Sand, Purple, Orange2Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Current maker page color names. Launch named Champagne for the finish currently called Sand.

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Colour options White and Black.6Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Schwarz, Weiss (Black, White).

Segment

Music1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Maker describes listening to music and podcasts in the Live range.

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Maker markets studio-level precision and tuning with Metropolis Studios for music listening, with a Flat EQ mode for reviewing, producing and mixing. Stored as music, the closest option for a general headphone.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Over-ear2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Circumaural (over-ear) per the LDLC listing.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Filed under over-ear headphones.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Listed under over-ear headphones.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones category.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Closed enclosure corroborated by HeadphoneCheck technical specifications.33Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications explicitly Closed-back.

Closed2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Configuration du casque Ferme, Couplage auriculaire Circumaural.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Headphone style Closed back.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic design Closed-back.

Wearing style

Headband3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review describes a headband joining two over-ear cups.

Headband1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headband with ear cups.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review design section explicitly inward folding. Maker spec sheet page 2 explicitly fold-flat. Soundphile design section describes both motions.

None2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Pliable Non.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Foldable No.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Triple driver architecture: 40 mm dynamic bass driver, precision dynamic driver and a solid-state xMEMS treble driver. Stored as hybrid because the drivers are of different types.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bass Dynamic Driver, 40 mm. Precision dynamic driver is 13 x 8 mm. xMEMS driver is 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.15 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Three drivers per earcup: bass, precision and treble. Tom's Guide says three drivers in each earcup.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Triple-driver setup in each earcup.

Diaphragm material

compound diaphragm5Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Live 780NC column explicitly 40 mm dynamic driver with compound diaphragm.

Bass driver: PET dome with electroplated metal-ceramic and PEEK + PU surround. Precision driver: PEN. Treble xMEMS driver: silicon1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Dome PET + Electroplated Metal-Ceramic. Surround PEEK + PU. Diaphragm PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) and Silicone. Order of drivers follows the page copy: PET dome bass, PEN diaphragm precision, silicon xMEMS treble.

Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 single claimed acoustic range. Not a Bluetooth transmission band.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz. Power state and test standard are not stated. Applies to the whole triple driver system.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 unqualified 32 ohm claim. No passive impedance or test frequency stated. Wired operation needs power.

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

98dB4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz. Source gives no power or voltage reference.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW6Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Current audio specification labels its 98 dB figure Driver sensitivity at 1 kHz/1 mW. QSG and datasheet give only 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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192kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Hi-Res AUX audio is up to 24-bit/96 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The USB-C port carries a digital signal to the onboard DAC. The DAC supports up to 24-bit/192kHz files.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 Personi-Fi 3.0 personal hearing-profile customization.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Personal Sound in Nothing X creates an EQ for how you hear. Gizmodo and SoundGuys describe a hearing test in the app.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Nothing X has a personal sound test.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

107Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Application section explicitly 10 playback EQ bands. On-headset storage without app not established.

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EQ presets

Studio, Bass, Club, Extreme Bass, Vocal, Jazz8Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Six named playback presets in Performance section. My EQ is a user profile, not an additional factory preset.

Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica, Bass1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Metropolis Studios tuned five EQ profiles: Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica and Bass. They are in the EQ Library on Nothing X. The page also lists Standard and Flat EQ as the tunings.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

JBL Spatial Sound 3.09Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Movie, Music and Game modes. Maker launch calls the processing JBL Spatial Sound 3.0. Soundphile notes LDAC must be disabled.

Dynamic Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking. Environments: Standard, Studio B, Live House, Club, Concert Hall.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

No9Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Performance section explicitly states absence of head tracking.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spatial audio with head tracking is listed in the sound features.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with 10 mics.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid38Retailer pagesoundhouse.co.jp/en/products/detail/item/387558Read 23 October 2026Exact JBL Live 780NC Black product description explicitly Hybrid Noise Cancellation. Manufacturer US documents do not name topology. No trusted contradiction found. Tune 780NC is a different product.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 5 mic hybrid ANC (single side). The page says three feed-forward and two feedback mics on each side.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

610Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 and maker launch specifically six ANC microphones. Current web summary says Number of Microphones 4. Explicit exact-model ANC role count takes precedence. Physical total is omitted.

101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Total 10 mics: five per side.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 real-time adjustment to surroundings.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Automatically switches between modes based on real-time analysis of the background and the fit of the ear cups.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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46dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 46 dB at 2000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing laboratory. Actual noise cancellation varies with the environment.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Adaptive, rated up to 46 dB, 10 microphones.

Transparency mode

Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Ambient Aware and TalkThru named in QSG pages 6 and 10.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Transparency mode lets the world in, keeping voices natural.

Adjustable transparency

Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 app adjusts how much outside sound is admitted.

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The lab response has strong bass emphasis and comparatively balanced mids and treble. The Studio preset reduces the bass boost.12Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Audio section discusses its measured curves. Default profile compared with Studio. Firmware and rig not stated in public article.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Quiet-room speech is clear. Background-noise reduction reduces speech quality as noise increases. Very loud transport noise can exceed its limits.12Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Micro section evaluates quiet and noisy environments. Codec, recording rig and firmware not stated.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

AJBL Live 780NC

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	150

Source11Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivite section measures 150 ms over classic Bluetooth, excluding LE Audio. Video mode did not improve it. Codec, platform, firmware and rig are not published in the article.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AJBL Live 780NC

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	47.5
Bluetooth	No	75

Source11Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Autonomie section reports approximately 47 h 30 min ANC on and 75 h ANC off over Bluetooth. LE Audio was not tested. Codec, volume and firmware unpublished. RTINGS public text reports 60.5 h ANC on under unavailable detailed settings, so the two labs are not merged into one test.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

75h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

260g(9.2 oz)11Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Confort section explicitly 260 g on the scale. Detachable cable inclusion not stated.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in13Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Built-in1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in microphones. No boom microphone in the box or spec list.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

213Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 explicitly dual beamforming speech microphones. Six ANC microphones are a different role count. Never sum the overlapping roles.

41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20264 mic algorithm for calls. Clear Voice Technology uses two mics on each side.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Total 10 mics. Creative Bloq says the ten microphones are used for ANC and calls.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for ANC and calls. The review spec list says 10 microphones also used for calls.

Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-38dB13Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 -38 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI13Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 Perfect Calls 2.0 explicitly uses an AI-trained algorithm.

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Clear Voice Technology trained on thirty million scenarios. Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls and voice notes.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 right touch panel long press toggles microphone mute during calls. It is a touch control, not a separate mechanical mute key.

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11 VoiceAware feature diagram.

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Adjustable sidetone

Yes15Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-feature/wireless-bluetoothRead 23 October 2026Public wireless-headphone guide and this exact review describe adjustable sidetone. Detailed numerical microphone tests are locked and not used.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, Analog16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Analog source playback through included 3.5 mm to USB-C cable plus Bluetooth. The USB-C-shaped jack does not establish digital USB audio.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio cable and USB-C lossless audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026QSG page 10 drawing shows stereo 3.5 mm source plug with two insulation rings.34Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 10 image shows two insulation rings on the stereo 3.5 mm source plug.

3.5 mm TRS4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The 3.5mm TRS cable is for analog sources.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 included analog cable has USB Type-C headset plug.

Not available

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 120 cm, exactly converted to 1.2 m. No charging cable supplied.

Not available

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C port for charging and USB audio.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Summary and connectivity section explicitly no USB Audio. Included cable carries analog audio to the USB-C-shaped jack.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Summary explicitly says passive mode is absent. QSG wired-mode diagram shows headset power on.

Not available

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Not available

None1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle in the box.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

Not available

Not available

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

Not available

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connection range 10 m.

Bluetooth

6.016Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

6.11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC317Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact technical table lists all four codecs. LDAC and LE Audio require compatible source devices.37Press releaseprtimes.jp/aRead 23 October 2026Maker Japanese release dated March 19, 2026 page 3 exact 780NC column lists SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AAC, SBC, LDAC (music playback), LC3 (broadcast audio only). LC3 is only used for Auracast broadcast audio.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs list AAC, SBC, LC3 and LDAC.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026SBC, AAC and LDAC for music, LC3 when using the Broadcast Audio feature.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

Yes16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly LE Audio.

Not available

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 broadcasts selected through JBL Headphones app. Compatible source required.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Share with Auracast. Broadcast audio feature in the spec table.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dual connection: Yes. Connect two devices at the same time. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but connects to two devices and swaps audio streams.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Multipoint connectivity Yes.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Does not support true Multipoint but can connect to two devices at a time and swap audio streams. The maker calls it dual connection. Tom's Guide and Irish Examiner say two devices connect at once.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supports connecting to two devices at once.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

216Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 two Bluetooth devices at once. Not remembered pairing count.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connect two devices at the same time.

Paired devices remembered

Not available

Not available

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

Not available

Not available

Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly Fast Pair and Swift Pair. QSG page 4 separately names Windows 10/11 and Android pairing.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. MFi for instant setup on Apple.

Base station

Not available

Not available

Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

Yes18Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Software section Smart Audio & Video offers audio-quality and latency modes. Low-latency mode and LDAC exclude each other. No numerical maker delay published.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Turn on low-latency mode in Nothing X. Spec table also lists Low lag mode via Bluetooth.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

AJBL Live 780NC

Not available

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode on a Nothing phone	120
Analog	Flat EQ on	15

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode on. Spec table: less than 15 ms latency via AUX with Flat EQ on. Published as less than 15 ms, stored as 15. The 120 ms is a minimum claim on Nothing phones only.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, Android, iOS, Linux19Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly tested wear detection on Linux and music from Pixel 7 Pro. QSG page 4 Windows Swift Pair. HeadphoneCheck confirms iPhone AAC.33Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth section explicitly iPhone AAC. Mac Auracast testing used an external dongle and is not treated as native Mac Bluetooth proof.34Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 explicitly Windows 10/11 and Android.

iOS, Android, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Android 8.0 and above, iOS 13 and above. Microsoft Swift Pair is listed, which is a Windows feature.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AJBL Live 780NC

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Linux	Bluetooth

Source19Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Only documented playback routes. Call support for each platform is not established, so microphone_works omitted.33Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026iPhone playback using AAC is an explicit iOS Bluetooth path.34Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 Bluetooth pairing for Android and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10/11.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth is documented for Android and iOS. Microsoft Swift Pair is a Windows pairing feature. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

Official licence

Not available

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

870mAh20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 one lithium-ion 870 mAh, 3.7 V pack.

1,060mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Rechargeable lithium-ion, capacity 1060 mAh.11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in 1060 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No21Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026Build section says battery replacement requires contacting JBL support. It is not a normal operational swap.

Not available

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

Not available

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AJBL Live 780NC

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	80
Bluetooth	Yes	50

Source20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 up-to Bluetooth music runtime. Codec, spatial processing, volume and firmware unspecified. Call runtimes excluded.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	68
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	53
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	28

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: up to 68 hours with ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC and default settings at 25 C. Spec table: AAC 68 hours ANC off and 30 hours ANC on. LDAC 53 hours ANC off and 28 hours ANC on.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Up to 30 hours with ANC on, 28 hours with LDAC and ANC, 68 hours with ANC off.

Battery life (claimed, max)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 two hours from empty.

120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging to full takes 2 hours (120 minutes). Measured with a Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Fast charging: a 5 minute charge.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

4h20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 four hours from five minutes. Conditions not otherwise stated.

4h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20265 min charge for 4 hours of playback with ANC off. With ANC on a 5 minute charge gives 2 hours. Conditions: AAC, 50 percent volume, Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C. Stored as the ANC off figure.

Use while charging

Not available

Not available

Charging dock or stand

Not available

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch, Slider22Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 button controls, power/pairing slider and right touch panel.

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roller (volume wheel) for volume, play and pause. Paddle for track skip and calls, stored as buttons. Customisable button. Flat EQ switch. On/off switch.

Volume control

Buttons22Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 left rocker increases and decreases volume.

Wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roll to adjust volume.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker datasheet page 2 explicitly customize touch and button functions.35Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026Customizable through the JBL Headphones app explicitly remaps touch and button functions.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 5: custom controls are set with the phone or Nothing X. Nothing Headphone (1) Pro allows customisable controls.

Wear detection

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 8-9 auto play/pause diagrams.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Auto-wear detection automatically pauses your music when you are done listening.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Wear detection Yes.

Voice assistant

Bixby, Siri22Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 names Bixby/Siri/Others. Host assistant activation, not built-in cloud assistants.

ChatGPT, Smart assistant1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The button speaks to ChatGPT. The controls table lists Smart assistant.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Design section discusses thin headband padding.

Padded1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The headband has 10 percent wider and 12 percent thicker padding than Headphone (1).

Headband material

Silicone23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Maker spec sheet and review explicitly silicone covering. Japanese launch calls the covering PU. Current exact spec sheet explicitly silicone and is preferred over launch wording.

Metal with padding5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Material Headband Metal with padding.

Frame material

Metal headband with aluminium yokes23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Design section metal internal band and solid aluminium yokes. Not a claim that all outer surfaces are metal.

Aluminium with titanium alloy arms1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Aluminium carved from a single block. New titanium alloy arms.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The aluminium frame adds a sense of durability.

Ear cup material

Plastic23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Design section explicitly plastic earcups.

Aluminium with 9H Panda Glass window1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Machined aluminium with a glass window. Upgraded 9H Panda Glass.

Ear pad material

Faux leather23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Design section explicitly faux leather.

Two-layer PU leather and nylon7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Two-layer PU leather and nylon cushions.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes36Maker product pagejp.jbl.com/RT-LIVE780NC-EAR-PADS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker sells exact Live 780NC left/right replacement pad set, confirmed in stock on Japanese page. Takes precedence over TechRadar calling pads non-removable.

Yes7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The clip-in pads are easy to replace.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Not available

Clip7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clip-in pads. SoundGuys says you can pull the pads off and press them back into place.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Width41.5Height60.4mm(1.6 × 2.4 in)24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 exact inner height 60.4 and width 41.5 mm. Cushion height 23 mm is not usable opening depth.

Not available

Ear tips included

Not available

Not available

Dust and water rating

Not available

IP521Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026IP52 for dust and water resistance. Footnote 10 says it does not cover rain, splashes, immersion or excessive sweat.

User-replaceable parts

Ear pads36Maker product pagejp.jbl.com/RT-LIVE780NC-EAR-PADS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Consumer replacement ear-pad accessory for this exact model. Attachment method not established.

Ear cushions7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ear pads described as easy to replace.

Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones25Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X.

App platforms

Android, iOS25Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026App section explicitly Android and iOS.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X is available on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes26Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/howto/live-780nc-software-update-release-notes-mshu25id9ek-us/000054548.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact model update release notes list version 26.26.10 dated August 4, 2026.

Yes11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Firmware updates can be managed within the Nothing X app. The review names firmware V1.0.1.49.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

260g(9.2 oz)27Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 unqualified headset weight. Cable inclusion not specified by maker.

327g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Weight 327 g.2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Poids des ecouteurs 327 g.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Headphones weigh 327 g. The case weighs 384 g.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Not available

Width174.4Height190.2Depth78mm(6.9 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Height 190.2 mm, width 174.4 mm, depth 78.0 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless28Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 explicitly Hi-Res Audio wired and wireless. Wired mode requires power. No inferred USB sample rate.

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Certified Hi-Res Audio for wireless and wired listening. LDAC and hi-res certified (wired and wireless).

Communication certifications

Not available

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FCC ID

Not available

Not available

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

JBL Live 780NC headphones, USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable, Carrying pouch, Warranty/Warning, QSG29Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Headphone (1) Pro, Hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headphone (1) Pro, hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable and quick start guide.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026USB-C cable and 3.5mm cable. The case has two tether attach points but no cord is included.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AJBL Live 780NC

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to analog 3.5 mm audio cable	1.2	1

Source29Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 complete box list includes only this audio cable. Its published length is 120 cm. No charging cable included.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Type	Count
3.5 mm audio cable	1
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20263.5 mm audio cable and USB-C cable. Lengths are not published.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ships with a USB-C cable for charging and a 3.5mm cable for wired listening. There is no room for cables in the case.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft29Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 explicitly soft carrying pouch.

Hard1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Hardshell case with protective TPU lining. Case weighs 383.5 g.

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Product page

www.jbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.html30Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdf30Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

Manual

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb88657e5/pdfs/LS_JBL_Live_780NC_QSG_NAM.pdf30Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLLIVE780NCBLKAM.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year31Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 23 October 2026Default US headphone limited warranty is one year for authorized US purchases and US use. Model warranty card takes precedence. No worldwide warranty claim.

1year1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Store text: Warranty included, 12 months of protection on phones, audio and wearables. This is a store-wide statement and the US region.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.