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JBL Live 780NC vs Sony WH-CH730N

Product A: JBL

Live 780NC

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WH-CH730N

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  • 37 different values
  • 25 known for one only
  • 38 the same
  • 52 missing for both

Biggest differences

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

  1. Quick chargeA: 4hB: 1hJBL is 4 times higher.
  2. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmJBL is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A260g
B207g

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Live 780NC
BSony WH-CH730N

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
CH26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Sony Premium Reseller exact model description explicitly names the CH-series. Retain the named family CH, not an invented WH-CH7xx subseries.
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.
YY3006, WHCH730NB.CE71Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.25Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.
GTIN / EAN
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454873617972125Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.
Announced
12 March 20261Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/listen-all-day-every-way-introducing-the-new-jbl-live-headphonesRead 23 October 2026
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
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.
Available11Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WH-CH730N/W offered for purchase. Original September 7 release separately says available now. Current discounted price is not substituted for launch MSRP.
Predecessor
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Sony WH-CH720N12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Explicit model replacement. Existing predecessor product slug independently checked in repository. Maker release also identifies a predecessor model without its number.
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.
$179.999Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Model-specific pricing and availability $179.99 USD suggested price. Not regional EUR amount.
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
GB, US, JP8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026Documented markets only, not exhaustive worldwide coverage. UK/Europe release, direct current US maker store, and exact Japanese maker product table establish these regions. Regional retail bundles/USB charging cable and market-specific warranty are separately scoped in source notes.27Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WHCH730N/W store. Market presence only, not universal bundle/warranty.28Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 7 October 2026Exact Japanese maker model page, current NEW product. Market presence, not inherited regional cable or warranty.
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, Pink, Beige, Blue8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026European maker launch list. US calls Beige Oat, not a second physical headset.
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.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Over-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker comfort section explicitly over-ear.
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.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone type: closed.
Wearing style
Headband3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review describes a headband joining two over-ear cups.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
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.
Flat and inward15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-2Read 7 October 2026All-day Comfort maker figure caption and inspected original figure feature2-2_M-9: earcup surfaces rotate flat and an earcup hinges inward within the headband. Both mechanisms visible, not a dimensional estimate. What Hi-Fi hands-on explicitly says hinges swivel side-to-side and now up and inwards. No CH720N-only folding facts inherited.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes3Reviewtechpp.com/2026/09/07/jbl-live-780nc-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wearing chapter confirms rotating unit axis. Maker folded-product image and exact JB Hi-Fi lightweight over-ear design can swivel and fold corroborate rotation relative to headband. Tilting alone is not the evidence.
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
Dynamic5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone driver unit: dynamic, 30 mm. Exact CH730N, not CH720N.
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
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Same published 30 mm largest playback driver.
Drivers per side
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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)
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 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 6 Hz to 20 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. JP spec table calls JEITA instead. Current English guide test standard retained.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling, not acoustic driver response.29Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specificationsRead 7 October 2026UK exact expanded table explicitly 20 Hz to 20000 Hz at sampling frequency 44.1 kHz. A2DP transport range, not acoustic playback response. Bitrate not published.
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.
25Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 25 ohms at 1 kHz with headset off. Powered figure is 100 ohms.
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.
100dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 100 dB/mW with headset off. Powered figure is 108 dB/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 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114 explicitly dB/mW.
THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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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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Yes16Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Sound Connect support linked to WH-CH730N: no PC app, configured smartphone functions carry over to PC, includes Equalizer. Exact model guide and UK sound page independently confirm its actual EQ. Generic app features vary by model, so only the known-supported EQ inherits this carry-over statement. Stored headset EQ over active Bluetooth without a PC app. Analog/passive EQ operation not established. Other generic app features are not inherited.
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.
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Sound section upgraded 10-band custom EQ.
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.
Clear17Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-ch730nRead 7 October 2026October 2 exact-model hands-on review actually selected Clear in Sony app. Only explicitly identified preset retained. Maker says Game EQ but does not list every named game preset. Do not inherit old Headphones Connect preset names from another headset.
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.
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026About 360 Reality Audio chapter: app/service ear-shape setup for supported content.
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
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section.
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.
Hybrid18Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/feature_1Read 7 October 2026Exact model Japanese maker noise-cancellation section: two feedforward and two feedback microphones, four total across both sides. Both outside/feedforward and inside/feedback architecture, mapped to hybrid. Call mic count is separate.
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.
46Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Two ANC microphones in each earcup, four total. Call-microphone count is separate and not inferred.
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.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section describes detecting habits and automatically adapting noise/ambient settings.
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.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Same section Ambient Sound Modes.
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.
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 202620 ambient-control levels are transparency levels, not 20 ANC-strength levels.
Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section wind-noise reduction for speech and noise-cancelled listening.

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.
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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.
Lab call recordings show improved speech noise rejection, though it remains imperfect.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Three-day exact WHCH730N/L review. Controlled recordings supplied for ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Reviewer explicitly finds decent call speech with improved rejection. Qualitative summary of the lab recordings, not maker marketing or a user poll. No numeric LFE/HFE/SNR, distance or recording level provided.
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 WH-CH730N
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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 WH-CH730N
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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
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
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.
AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI speech processing.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
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.
Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters and page 71 supplied analog headphone cable. USB is charging only, USB audio not claimed.
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 TRS5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug, audio-only TRS. Manual cable call path uses phone mic.
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.
3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 headphone input jack and stereo-mini connection diagram.
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.
1.2m5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Published approximately 1.2 m detachable headphone cable. Regional charging cable not counted.
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
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
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.
No12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH730N connection section explicitly excludes USB-C playback. USB-C is charging, while supplied TRS cable supports analog. No USB audio path inferred from connector presence.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 explicitly music playback when headset off. Built-in voice mic does not work through supplied cable, phone microphone used for calls.
Wireless receiver
Not available
Not available
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 100 Precautions. Approximate claimed Bluetooth range, subject to obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Not a measured range or connection guarantee.
Bluetooth
6.016Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw67d8ecda/pdfs/JBL_Live_780NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
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.
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio pairing chapter and Supported Codecs chapter explicitly LC3 playback. Compatible host required.
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.
Yes7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Next-generation Bluetooth audio section explicitly public broadcasts with Auracast. Compatible source/host required.
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
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 66. Audio streams switch, not mix.
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.
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 66 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
Not available
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 37: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-bluetooth/jbl-live-780c-p78011/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly Fast Pair and Swift Pair. QSG page 4 separately names Windows 10/11 and Android pairing.
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Dedicated Fast Pair Android and Swift Pair Windows 11 sections.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly selectable Low latency for LE Audio. This is a distinct app setting, not a codec-latency guess.
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.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
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 WH-CH730N
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing chapters, music and call chapters. Printed page 91 computer video-call settings explicitly selects headset speaker and microphone, links Windows and Mac connection chapters. HFP/HSP host/application support required for classic Bluetooth calls. No console/Linux/SteamOS/analog-platform path guessed. LC3/LE host support separately qualified.
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.
Not available
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.
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Not available
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 WH-CH730N
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes50
BluetoothNo75
AnalogYes35
AnalogNo40
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed guide 27 Available Operating Time separately lists AAC/SBC Bluetooth music 50 h ANC on / 75 h ANC and ambient off, and Headphone cable connected with power on 35 h ANC on / 40 h off. Identical 35/40 h Bluetooth communication table is separate and not stored. LC3 45/70 h music omitted because no codec column. EQ/DSEE/additional functions shorten maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
75h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
80h
75h
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-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the 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.
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 24: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
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
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 27: 3 minutes charging.
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.
1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
Not available
Not available
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.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 13-15 parts list: power, NC/AMB and volume/playback/call buttons.
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.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 volume up/down buttons. Analog-source controls are handled on source device.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
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.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App pages 7-8 and Quick Access chapter: reassign NC/AMB button to app-service shortcut. Services vary by region.
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.
No21Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2026/09/05/sony-wh-ch730n-review/2Read 7 October 2026Exact retail unit reviewer explicitly checked this feature. Generic Sound Connect app list Pause when removed is model-dependent and not inherited. Voice assistant activation is not wear detection.
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.
Google Gemini, Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Google Gemini integration chapter plus Google app and Siri chapters pages 96-99. Google/Siri operated by held play/call button, no Hey Siri. Mainland-only Tencent Xiaowei excluded from European reference.

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.
Padded12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Physical band padding explicitly identified, corroborated by What Hi-Fi well-padded headband and WalkmanBlog thicker headband cushion. Not a suspension strap.
Headband material
Silicone23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Maker spec sheet and review explicitly silicone covering. Japanese launch calls the covering PU. Current exact spec sheet explicitly silicone and is preferred over launch wording.
Metal skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Headband internal structural material only. Cushion covering material not identified. Does not claim the entire external headband is exposed metal.
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.
Mostly matte plastic with a metal headband skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Published mixed construction. Not an assertion of a pure-metal frame or precise metal alloy. Maker confirms some recycled body materials without identifying each part.
Ear cup material
Plastic23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Design section explicitly plastic earcups.
Not available
Ear pad material
Faux leather23Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/jbl-live-780nc-review-52281Read 23 October 2026Design section explicitly faux leather.
Imitation leather20Retailer pagecoolblue.de/en/product/985573/sony-wh-ch730n-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WHCH730NB.CE7 retailer specification, with matching Blue CE7 listing corroborating same cushion covering. Covering material, not foam chemistry. Maker family comfort page only describes thermo-foamed wrinkle-free cushions, so no polyurethane grade or memory-foam composition inferred.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 15 to 16 provides removal and reattachment instructions. Consumables section page 101 discusses deteriorated pads. Independent SoundGuys and WalkmanBlog explicitly discuss removing and replacing pads, no sealed-pad inference.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Stretch-over1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 15 insertion of flexible pad rim into unit grooves, with alignment notches. SoundGuys explicitly says slot-plus-extra pad material instead of snap-in, WalkmanBlog says pads slide on/off a lip. Mapped to stretch-over, not clips or magnets.
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.
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
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, Battery assembly, Headphone cable22Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5075/9ebcdf85a4f106789f2247bf73770af2/50750455M.pdfRead 7 October 2026European/UK reference guide page 1 expressly gives battery replacement steps with a Phillips screwdriver and replacement of protective enclosure together with battery. Self-repair, not normal-use hot swap. Ear pads are removable/reattachable in model help guide. Detachable headphone cable replaceability explicitly supported by SoundGuys and exact guide connector procedure. Use manufacturer-compatible battery assembly, availability period not asserted.

Software

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Companion app
JBL Headphones25Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
App platforms
Android, iOS25Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/jbl-live-780ncRead 23 October 2026App section explicitly Android and iOS.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
User firmware updates
Yes26Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/howto/live-780nc-software-update-release-notes-mshu25id9ek-us/000054548.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact model update release notes list version 26.26.10 dated August 4, 2026.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

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.
207g(7.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 207 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
Not available
Not available

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.
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
AK8YY300623Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3006Read 7 October 2026Official FCC grant mirror, Sony Group Corporation, April 22 2026. Exact YY3006-to-CH730N identity supplied by maker reference-guide cover. Only public grant/label metadata read. Internal photos embargoed until October 20 2026 were not downloaded or used.
Other certifications
Not available
360 Reality Audio Certified24Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-3Read 7 October 2026Exact model Sound Quality section. Certification for personalised ear-shape spatial audio. Supported streaming app/subscription required. Does not imply a bundled paid streaming or spatial licence, and not Hi-Res Audio certification.

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
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12: headset, headphone cable and documents. USB-C to USB-C charging cable is conditional by model/country, so not inherited into European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle excluded.
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 WH-CH730N
TypeLength (m)Count
Headphone cable1.21
Source5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026One headphone cable per guide page 12, approximate maker length 1.2 m from exact JP spec.
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.
None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 12 full standard box contents excludes a carrying case. European retail WalkmanBlog explicitly says no travel case supplied and no case mentioned in reference guide. Sony x Hello Kitty pouch/tote collaboration is a separate limited bundle, not inherited.

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.
1year14Maker product pageservices.sony.co.uk/support/en/warranty/generalRead 7 October 2026UK manufacturer European guarantee terms, from original purchase. Two years applies to Xperia and is not borrowed. Statutory rights and registration-based selected-model extensions are separate. Web attempt 403 but ordinary direct curl 200 retrieved full current guarantee. Exact headset UK support links Repair/Warranty service.

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