Pulse Elite Wireless Headset vs JBL Live 780NC
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| Feature |  Pulse Elite Wireless Headset |  JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,500.00 | KSh 21,500.00 |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 Hours | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Weight | 347g | 260g |
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General
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | JBL |
| Model | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | Live 780NC |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset | On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 347g | 260g |
| Dimensions | 217 x 154 x 109mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 Hours | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Time | About 2.5 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 2 Hours Playback | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C or included charging hanger | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Multipoint Connection | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio | Yes |
| Connector | — | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
| App Support | — | JBL Headphones app |
Features
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio; included charging hanger | Ambient Aware | TalkThru | VoiceAware |
Audio
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Spatial Audio | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | Retractable boom microphone with AI-enhanced noise rejection | 4 microphones |
| Frequency Response | — | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32Ω |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Audio Features | — | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware |
Charging Case
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume and microphone controls | Touch Control |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Cushioned ear cups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pulse Elite Wireless Headset headphones/headset | JBL Live 780NC headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | Carrying pouch |
| Documentation | User documentation | Warranty/Warning |