Sony ULT WEAR vs JBL Live 780NC
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| Feature |  Sony ULT WEAR |  JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,000 | KSh 21,500 |
| Drivers | 1.57 in (Dome Type) | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Weight | Approx. 8.99 oz | 260g |
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General
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | WH-ULT900N | 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 | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 8.99 oz | 260g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | 2 hours from empty |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approx. 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | Approx. 3.94 ft | N/A — no audio cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Passive Operation | Ambient Aware | TalkThru | VoiceAware |
Audio
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1.57 in (Dome Type) | mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz–20,000 Hz (JEITA) | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 314 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) , 32 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | 32Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Microphones | Electret Condenser Microphone, All direction | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware |
| Spatial Audio | — | Spatial Sound |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | 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 | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Touch Control |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Cushioned ear cups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony ULT WEAR | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-ULT900N headphones | JBL Live 780NC headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | Carrying pouch |
| Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference guide | Warranty/Warning |