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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.

HDBT, 800164, 8001532Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Regulatory HDBT from exact manual. Current Lunar Silver 800164 / UPC 810091276273 and Black 800153 / UPC 810091276099 directly joined in public maker SKU rows. Legacy 700445 remains in old specification text but is not added to current variant rows. No assumption that old commercial barcode identifies the new box.

GTIN / EAN

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810091276273, 8100912760992Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026

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

8 October 20257Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Maker dateline October 8, 2025 announcing HDB 630, with October 21 planned shipment. Newsroom header October 7 differs by publication timing, dateline used. Planned shipping not used alone as actual retail.

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.

Available2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Exact public maker variants both available true. Current selling prices are not used as launch evidence.

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.

$499.959Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-looseRead 5 October 2026Original international maker launch release Availability explicitly states MSRP 499.95 USD. This is launch MSRP, not the current store amount or reviewer metadata. EUR tax scope unproved and omitted.

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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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

US5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 20269Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-looseRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes the US suggested retail price. Current exact US storefront independently confirms the marketed US configuration.

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.

Lunar Silver, Black2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026

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.

Music7Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Maker launch describes audiophile music listening, consumer travel and voice calls.

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Closed1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wearing style

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

Headband1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Flat5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Exact review says headphones fold flat into case, not inward into a compact headband. Current manual page 43 generic fold up wording interpreted with exact flat photograph and maker flat dimensions.

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

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Review flat-fold description with current manual storage diagram. RTINGS public Travel paragraph explicitly earcups swivel.

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

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

42mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

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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.

Min6 HzMax40 kHz2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker table and newer manual page 48: 6 Hz-40 kHz using Line-In, USB at 96 kHz, or Bluetooth aptX Adaptive at 96 kHz. Other settings 6 Hz-22 kHz. Older launch sheet limited analog/Bluetooth to 22 kHz, so current exact conditions take precedence.

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.

480Ω1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly active 480 ohms. Headphones require power even on analog input. No passive impedance exists in the table.

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.

105dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026105 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. No per-1-mW or per-1-V sensitivity reference assigned.

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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0.2%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Advertised strict upper bound below 0.2 percent at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL. Stored 0.2 is the published ceiling, not a measured result.

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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96kHz2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Maximum playback resolution 24-bit/96 kHz through USB-C or compatible aptX Adaptive source, including supplied BTD 700. Hi-res mode must be enabled in app. Not a claim that every codec supports this format.

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

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24bits2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Maker explicit playback maximum 24 bits. No microphone recording format inferred.

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.

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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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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 40 expressly EQ effects stored in headphones and active without app on a different Bluetooth source.

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.

56Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Public Office Work verdict explicitly five-band parametric EQ. Crossfeed is separate, not a virtual surround license or sixth EQ band.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 explicitly two outward and two inward ANC microphones, four physical capsules. Separate from four voice microphones on page 7.

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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 33 pinch gestures or app slider adjusts ANC and transparency intensity. No numeric level count inferred.

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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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 34 explicitly selectable Wind noise reduction Off, Auto or Max. These are wind-control modes, not ANC attenuation levels.

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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

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

150ms=CalculatedFrom Measured latency

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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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	53.77

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Company-provided unit tested over two weeks. Battery result 53 h 46 min added November 6, 2025, stored 53.77 h rounded. Firmware/app version, codec and ANC state not reported for this run, left unknown. No partial-battery extrapolation from Tom Guide workday percentages.

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

75h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

53.77h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Microphone element

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MEMS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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Omnidirectional3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 48 explicitly four omnidirectional speech microphones in 2x2 beamforming array. Capsule pattern is not the processed beamforming output pattern.

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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker table says two speech microphones per side, total four. Current manual device diagram page 7 and specifications page 48 also explicitly four. ANC microphones counted separately.

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

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Min50 HzMax10 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 48 adds -3 dB condition to same 50 Hz-10 kHz maker speech range.

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.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 36 multifunction button once toggles microphone while in call. Shared context-sensitive button, not dedicated mute hardware. BTD 700 also has its own separate mute control.

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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Voice prompt3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphone Mute on / Mute off voice prompts page 36. Adapter red LED page 37 is not classified as a headphone cup or microphone LED.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Comfort Call page 37 own-voice playback can be enabled/disabled in app. No continuous intensity slider asserted.

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.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 TRS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 stereo 3.5 mm source and 2.5 mm headphone plugs. Analog mode disables Bluetooth, call controls and headphone microphone functions, page 41. No TRRS microphone cable asserted.

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.

2.5 mm3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

1.2m3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 42 explicitly USB playback plus microphone recording on Mac/PC/mobile device, with simultaneous charging. Bluetooth should be disconnected first.

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.

No6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Public Wired Gaming verdict explicitly headphones must be powered on even via analog cable. Active analog converter requires battery. No gated measurements accessed.

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

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Included3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 exact BTD 700 USB-C Bluetooth transmitter included. It is not a proprietary 2.4 GHz headset connection. No USB-A adapter in this exact box list.

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.

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USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphones Bluetooth 5.2. Included BTD 700 adapter Bluetooth 5.4 is different hardware and is not the headphones version.

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, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphone codecs SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX Adaptive. BTD 700 supports additional LC3 and aptX Lossless with other compatible devices, but these are not asserted for HDB 630.

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.

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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.

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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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 19 two active Bluetooth sources, one audio stream at a time, six stored pairing profiles. BTD 700 itself stores one headset and should not be confused with headset pairing memory.

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.

23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Paired devices remembered

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63Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

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Base station

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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.

Yes4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact HDB 630 FAQ troubleshooting says triple-press supplied BTD 700 button triggers gaming/low-latency mode and scales 96 kHz down to 48 kHz. This is the matched adapter route, not native proprietary 2.4 GHz. No generic dongle 30 ms claim borrowed.

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

AJBL Live 780NC

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BSennheiser HDB 630

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	aptX Adaptive	80
USB	Audio playback maximum	40
Analog	Aux without microphone	30

Source4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact HDB 630 gaming FAQ states aptX Adaptive 80 ms from Qualcomm, USB audio max 40 ms and aux 30 ms without microphone. USB microphone separate max 40 ms excluded from playback rows. Host/test method unspecified, these are manufacturer claims, not lab measurements.

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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Mac/PC USB digital playback and recording page 42, Bluetooth smartphone and PC/Mac call sections, and included BTD 700 host compatibility page 49 (Windows 10+, macOS 11/12, Android 13+, USB-C iPhone/iPad). Generic mobile USB does not establish all headphone USB routes on every phone.

Official licence

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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.

700mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026700 mAh at 3.7 V in sheet and manual, which coherently equals 2.59 Wh. Sheet rounded energy 2.7 Wh differs, so no energy field inferred.

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.

No4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly batteries cannot be exchanged, sealed embedded pack. Professional service is separate from user swapping.

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

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11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 battery table one single physical cell installed, none outside product.

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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	60

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Up to 60 h music via Bluetooth with ANC, iPhone at mid volume, standard resolution. Exact FAQ separately claims up to 45 h using aptX Adaptive 24-bit/96 kHz with BTD 700. Codec-less table avoids duplicate indistinguishable rows.

Battery life (claimed, max)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker full-charge claim about two hours. Manual page 16 explicitly complete charge cycle. Ambient above 30 C can extend duration.

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

10min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

7h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 202610-minute charge for up to seven hours playback, corroborated current manual page 16 and exact FAQ near-empty battery. Current maker comparison table says six hours, contradicted by those three more exact sources. ANC state and codec for quick charge unstated.

Use while charging

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 16 explicitly music/calls while charging, potentially extending recharge time.

Charging dock or stand

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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, Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 8 and 39 automatic lifting/on-head switch-on, pause/resume and call mute on removal.

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.

Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 38 host Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button, Bluetooth or USB, conditional on device/app support. No always-listening assistant inferred.

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.

Padded4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026

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.

Japanese protein leatherette4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ specifically Japanese leatherette headband, maker press names protein leatherette from IDEATEX. Does not identify frame/yoke material.7Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly Japanese protein leatherette headband from IDEATEX.

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.

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Ear cup material

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

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Ear pad material

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

Leatherette (synthetic)2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Exact current product ear-pad material field explicitly synthetic leatherette, separate from headband lining.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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Clip3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 44 fastening ring pulls off and replacements click audibly into place around earcup, clip fit.

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.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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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 pads, Analog audio cable3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 44 ear-pad replacement. Exact FAQ also offers aux cable as spare. Sealed battery is not user exchangeable.

Software

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Companion app

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

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

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

Android, iOS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

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Width180Height195Depth51mm(7.1 × 7.7 × 2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026180 x 195 x 51 mm explicitly folded flat. No packaging, case or unfolded reviewer dimensions substituted.

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 Audio4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ transducer answer explicitly Hi-Res Audio certification. Wireless Hi-Res logo certification not expressly identified and omitted.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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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

Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones, BTD 700 USB-C Bluetooth dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm analog audio cable, In-flight adapter, Carry case, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 full exact bundle includes BTD 700, both 1.2 m cables, in-flight adapter, case and three documents. Older sheet omits dongle from box list, newer exact manual/current product agree it 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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C audio and charging cable	1.2	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm stereo audio cable	1.2	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Hard5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly fabric-covered hardshell case. Maker packaging Hard box not substituted for carry case.

Links

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Product page

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

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-6302Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Full current maker product HTML and public /products/hdb-630.js directly opened. Current model specification and exact initial product swatches are separated from comparison products.

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

cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full three-page maker spec sheet dated 08/25 directly opened and technical/battery tables visually checked. Original article 700445 / EAN 4260752333450 / UPC 810091273548 is documented. Current maker storefront replaces commercial SKUs without a new model name. Only current exact SKU/UPC pairs are listed below. Device weight 311 g conflicts with newer 12/25 manual page 48 at 293 g. No maker correction establishes either figure, so weight is omitted.

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

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full 51-page official English manual, version 12/25 A02, directly opened. Headphone and included Bluetooth adapter sections reviewed separately.

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.

2years3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 50 HDB 630 warranty 24 months in named North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East. Included BTD 700 separately 12 months in first region group, 24 months Europe/Middle East. Headphone field reflects HDB 630, not accessory warranty.

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