Pixel Buds 2a vs JBL Live 780NC
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| Feature |  Pixel Buds 2a |  JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,500.00 | KSh 21,500.00 |
| Drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case | — |
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds | 260g |
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General
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | |
| Model | Pixel Buds 2a | Live 780NC |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds | 260g |
| Dimensions | Earbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| App Support | Google Pixel Buds app on Android | JBL Headphones app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
| Connector | — | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Gemini and Google Assistant | — |
| Sensors | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors | — |
| Special Features | Google Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast Pair | Ambient Aware | TalkThru | VoiceAware |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Microphones | Two microphones per earbud | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | Google Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQ | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware |
| Frequency Response | — | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | Spatial Sound |
Charging Case
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 47.6g with earbuds | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Cushioned ear cups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | JBL Live 780NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pixel Buds 2a earbuds | JBL Live 780NC headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | Not included | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Carrying pouch |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Warranty/Warning |