JBL Live 780NC vs Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
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| Feature |  JBL Live 780NC |  Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,500.00 | KSh 22,000 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 1.57 in (Dome Type) |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Weight | 260g | Approx. 8.99 oz |
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General
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Sony |
| Model | Live 780NC | WH-ULT900N |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Forest Gray Off-White Black, Forest Gray Off-White Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260g | Approx. 8.99 oz |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 80 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 80 hours with ANC off | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | Approx. 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Yes — 4 hours runtime from speed charge | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | Approx. 3.94 ft |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Approx. 32.81 ft |
Features
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Ambient Aware | TalkThru | VoiceAware | Passive Operation |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 1.57 in (Dome Type) |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz | 5 Hz–20,000 Hz (JEITA) |
| Impedance | 32Ω | 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) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Sound | — |
| Microphones | 4 microphones | Electret Condenser Microphone, All direction |
| Audio Features | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware | Dsee; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned ear cups | Cushioned earcups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Live 780NC | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Live 780NC headphones | WH-ULT900N headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable | USB Cable |
| Audio Cable | USB Type-C to analog 3.5mm cable | Connection Cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Carrying pouch | N/A - over-ear design |
| Documentation | Warranty/Warning | Warranty Card; Reference guide |