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JBL Live 780NC vs Sony MDR-ZX110

Product A: JBL

Live 780NC

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MDR-ZX110

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  • 25 different values
  • 61 known for one only
  • 11 the same
  • 55 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmJBL is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A260g
B120g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Live 780NC
BSony MDR-ZX110

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
ZX3Retailer pagecdw.com/product/sony-mdr-zx110-b-zx-headphones-black/3602026Read 15 October 2026CDW calls it a ZX Series on-ear headphone.
Model numbers
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.
MDR-ZX110, MDRZX110/BLK3Retailer pagecdw.com/product/sony-mdr-zx110-b-zx-headphones-black/3602026Read 15 October 2026CDW lists manufacturer number MDRZX110/BLK for the black model in the US.
GTIN / EAN
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027242867086, 4905524937732, 49055249377636Retailer pageksdenki.com/shop/g/g4905524937732Read 15 October 2026The product URL carries the code 4905524937732 and the search result title is MDR-ZX110 W, so this is the Japan white model. The page itself timed out when opened. The code is a valid EAN-13.11Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-MDRZX110-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00NJ2M33IRead 21 October 2026Item details: UPC 027242867086, item model number MDRZX110/BLK, manufacturer Sony. This is the US black model. The code is a valid UPC-A.13Retailer pageksdenki.com/shop/g/g4905524937763Read 21 October 2026The product URL carries the code 4905524937763 and the search result title is MDR-ZX110 P, so this is the Japan pink model. A Joshin listing URL carries the same code. The page itself was not opened. The code is a valid EAN-13.
Announced
12 March 20261Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026
21 January 201410Press articlephileweb.com/news/d-av/201401/21/34423.htmlRead 21 October 2026Phile-web news of 21 January 2014 reports that Sony will sell the MDR-ZX310 and MDR-ZX110 from 14 February. The announcement day is taken from the article date.
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 pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026The Sony Japan page lists the headphones at an open price and 2,420 yen at the Sony Store with a purchase button.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026
JP, US2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Sony Japan product page with a yen price and a purchase button, so the model is sold in Japan.3Retailer pagecdw.com/product/sony-mdr-zx110-b-zx-headphones-black/3602026Read 15 October 2026CDW sells the black model MDRZX110/BLK in the US. The Sony USA support and specification pages list the model too.
Colours
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.
Black, White, Pink2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Three colours: black (B), pink (P) and white (W).
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.
Music2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Sold as stereo headphones for music listening in the Sony Japan headphone range. The page has no gaming or office positioning.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026
On-ear5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: type on-ear, closed.
Ear cup enclosure
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 product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Type: closed dynamic (密閉ダイナミック).4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Acoustic 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.
Headband4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head.
Folding
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.
Inward2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Quick-fold mechanism: the housings fold easily and the headphones carry compactly. The page does not give the fold direction. The review source says the ear cups fold inward.4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Foldable: yes. The same table lists Inline controls yes, which does not fit the plain ZX110 and is ignored. The ZX110AP adds a remote and a mic.5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups fold inward to save some space.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Yes10Press articlephileweb.com/news/d-av/201401/21/34423.htmlRead 21 October 2026Article: the quick-fold mechanism folds without first putting the housings into the swivel state, so the housings swivel and also fold.11Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-MDRZX110-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00NJ2M33IRead 21 October 2026Sony brand content on the listing: swivel, folding design, and the swiveling earcup design allows easy storage.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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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 product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Type: closed dynamic. Driver unit 30mm dome (CCAW).
Driver size
40mm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
30mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Driver unit 30mm dome (CCAW).
Drivers per side
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14Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Driver count: 1.
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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Neodymium11Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-MDRZX110-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00NJ2M33IRead 21 October 2026Bullet: neodymium dynamic drivers. The same bullet prints a driver size of 1.38 in, which disagrees with the maker value of 30 mm (1.18 in) and is not used.12Spec databaseproductindetail.com/ps/sony-mdr-zx110Read 21 October 2026Spec table row Magnet Material: Neodymium.
Frequency response (wired or passive)
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.
Min12 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Reproduction frequency band 12Hz-22,000Hz. No tolerance or test standard is given.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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.
24Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Impedance 24 ohm at 1 kHz.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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.
98dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity 98dB/mW.
Sensitivity reference
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.
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity is printed per mW.
THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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1,000mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maximum input 1000 mW, a measured value to the IEC standard according to the page footnote.
Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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 EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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 included
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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
No5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026No active noise cancelling.
ANC type
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.
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ANC microphones
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.
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Adaptive ANC
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.
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ANC levels
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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.
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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 detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
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.
Boost between 1.2 kHz and 5 kHz. The rest of the response is fairly balanced.5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer text under the frequency response graph: apart from the boost between 1.2 kHz and 5 kHz, the response is fairly balanced. The review page does not restate the rig. The site How We Test page says graphs come from a MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. rig with REW software, five averaged measurements, 1/12 smoothing and a flat reference line. The review was last updated in January 2022 and no numeric values are published.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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 extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
AJBL Live 780NC
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth150
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.
BSony MDR-ZX110
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
150ms
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AJBL Live 780NC
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes47.5
BluetoothNo75
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.
BSony MDR-ZX110
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Battery life (measured, max)
75h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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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Microphone
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
None4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Microphone: no.5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Microphone: none.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
-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-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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.
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Mute indicator
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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 windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
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.
Analog4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Connection type: wired 3.5mm. Headphone jack: yes.
Analog source plugs
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 TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Input plug: gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. SoundGuys lists the connection as wired 3.5 mm.
Cable connector on headset
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.
Fixed cable5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says there is no remote, volume control, inline mic or detachable cable.
Longest included cable
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.
1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cord length approx. 1.2 m, Y-type cord.
Headset USB plug or port
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
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Audio over USB-C cable
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.
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Passive wired listening
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.
Yes4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Battery: no. A wired headphone with no battery plays without power.
Wireless receiver
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None4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Wired headphones with no battery. No wireless receiver exists.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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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
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Bluetooth codecs
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.
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LE Audio
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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Auracast
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 multipoint
Yes16Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
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Multipoint devices
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.
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Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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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 mode
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.
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
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.
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Connection per platform
AJBL Live 780NC
PlatformConnection
WindowsBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
LinuxBluetooth
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.
BSony MDR-ZX110
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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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.
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Swappable battery
No21Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026Build section says battery replacement requires contacting JBL support. It is not a normal operational swap.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
AJBL Live 780NC
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo80
BluetoothYes50
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.
BSony MDR-ZX110
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Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
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Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
80h
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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
None4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Battery: no. The headphones have no battery and no charging port.
Full charge time
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.
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Quick charge time
5min20Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
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Quick charge playback
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.
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Use while charging
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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.
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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.
None5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026No volume control on the cable.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Plastic4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Chassis primary material: plastic.
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.
Synthetic leather4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Ear pad type: synthetic leather.
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.
Yes5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: the earpads are replaceable and cost around 8 dollars on Amazon. Sony states the same in the manual.7Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4469/44695471M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Page text: optional replacement earpads can be ordered from your nearest authorized Sony retailer or sony.com. The later 2019 manual says replacement parts: earpads.
Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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.
Earpads7Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4469/44695471M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The manual names earpads as the replacement part. No other part is offered.

Software

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Companion app
JBL Headphones25Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026
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App platforms
Android, iOS25Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026App section explicitly Android and iOS.
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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.
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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
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.
120g(4.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Mass approx. 120 g. The footnote says the cord is not included. The maker excludes the cord, so the figure is the headphones without the fixed cord.
Headset dimensions
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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.
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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
Stereo headphones, Operating instructions, Warranty card9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/headphones-headsets-sound-bars/mdr-zx110/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA specification page, What is in the box: warranty card and operating instructions. The headphones themselves are added. The same page lists wearing style as Over-ear, Headband, which is not used. Weight 4.23 oz, cord 3.94 ft and the 1.18 in driver agree with the stored values.
Cables included
AJBL Live 780NC
TypeLength (m)Count
USB Type-C to analog 3.5 mm audio cable1.21
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.
BSony MDR-ZX110
TypeLength (m)Count
Fixed Y-type cord with L-shaped stereo mini plug1.21
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Spec summary: cord length approx. 1.2 m, cord type Y, L-shaped gold-plated stereo mini plug. The features list a serrated cord that resists tangles, in the colour of the body. The review source says the cable is not detachable.
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.
None5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026No carrying bag comes with the headphones.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
0.25years8Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4557/ac6bc31dd94b0fb1246fa28cb5901be4/45571480M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Limited Warranty (U.S. only), Portable Audio, listed on the Sony USA manuals page for this model with the release date 04/13/2012. Term: a period of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. Stored as 0.25 years. Other markets may differ.

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