Fit
- Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
- On-ear design rests on your ears
- JBL Live 780NC
- Over-ear design surrounds your ears
Headphones comparison
Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 vs JBL Live 780NC
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
KSh 20,800Out of Stock | 02  JBL Live 780NC
KSh 21,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 if you want faster recharging (10 minutes) and a lighter build (217 g). Choose the JBL Live 780NC if you want longer battery life (up to 80 hours), True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 and Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
Weight
- Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
- 217 g
- JBL Live 780NC
- 260 g
Connections
- Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
- Bluetooth connection
- JBL Live 780NC
- Bluetooth and wired connection
Noise cancellation
- Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
- No noise cancellation
- JBL Live 780NC
- Noise cancellation
Battery life
- Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
- Up to 50 hours per charge
- JBL Live 780NC
- Up to 80 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
- Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
- Lighter: 217 g (vs 260 g).
- Connection: Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio.
- Supports spatial audio.
JBL Live 780NC
- Longer rated battery life: up to 80 hours (vs 50 hours).
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0.
- Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
- Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
- Connection: Bluetooth and wired audio.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | UltraPlush on-ear cushions | Cushioned ear cups |
| Weight | 217 g | 260 g |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours per charge | Up to 80 hours |
| Controls | On-ear multifunction and volume controls | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Audio | Lossless audio over USB-C or 3.5mm | JBL Signature Sound |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours of playback |
| Software | Works with the Beats app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use 40 mm drivers.
In summary
Choose JBL Live 780NC for longer rated battery life and True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0; Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 offers faster recharging and a lighter build.
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