Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 vs JBL Live 780NC
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| Feature |  Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |  JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,500 | KSh 21,500.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm custom transducers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Weight | 217g | 260g |
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General
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | JBL |
| Model | Beats Solo 4 | Live 780NC |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217g | 260g |
| Dimensions | 177 x 158 x 68mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Connector | USB-C and 3.5mm | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | JBL Headphones app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri and Android voice assistant support | — |
| Special Features | Foldable design; passive noise isolation | Ambient Aware | TalkThru | VoiceAware |
Audio
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm custom transducers | mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | Multiple digital beamforming microphones | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | Lossless audio over USB-C or 3.5mm | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware |
| Frequency Response | — | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | 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 | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-ear multifunction and volume controls | Touch Control |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | UltraPlush on-ear cushions | Cushioned ear cups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Solo 4 headphones | JBL Live 780NC headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | Carrying pouch |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | Warranty/Warning |