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JBL JR460NC vs JBL Tune 780NC

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL JR460NC

JBL JR460NC

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 200 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
KSh 10,500In Stock
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JBL Tune 780NC

JBL Tune 780NC

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 225.2 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 76 hours.
KSh 11,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL JR460NC if you want a lighter build (200 g) and a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the JBL Tune 780NC if you want longer battery life (up to 76 hours), Bluetooth 6.0 and larger 40 mm drivers.

Weight

JBL JR460NC
200 g
JBL Tune 780NC
225.2 g

Fit

JBL JR460NC
Padded over-ear cups and headband sized
JBL Tune 780NC
Cushioned ear cups

Battery life

JBL JR460NC
Up to 30 hours ANC off
JBL Tune 780NC
Up to 76 hours

Two devices

JBL JR460NC
Connects to two devices at once
JBL Tune 780NC
Stays connected to two devices

Controls

JBL JR460NC
Child-friendly buttons
JBL Tune 780NC
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL JR460NC

  • Lighter: 200 g (vs 225.2 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (vs KSh 11,500).
  • Connection: Bluetooth and wired 3.5 mm.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL Tune 780NC

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 76 hours (vs 30 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.0).
  • Larger drivers: 40 mm (vs 32 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
  • Connection: Bluetooth and wired audio.

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PriorityJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
FitPadded over-ear cups and headband sized for childrenCushioned ear cups
Weight200 g225.2 g
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours ANC offUp to 76 hours
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceStays connected to two devices
ControlsChild-friendly buttonsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 6.0

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
BrandJBLJBL
ModelJR460NCTune 780NC
AnnouncedAugust 20212025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Black, Blue, White, Lavender, Beige

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
Weight200 g225.2 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
Battery LifeUp to 30 hours ANC off; 20 hours ANC onUp to 76 hours; up to 50 hours with ANC on; up to 76 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeUnder 2 hours2 hours from empty
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 5 hours of playback
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
ConnectionBluetooth and wired 3.5 mmBluetooth and wired audio via USB-C to 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 6.0 | Multipoint Connection
Multipoint ConnectionTwo devicesYes
Connector—USB-C wired audio cable with 3.5 mm source plug
Cable Length—1.2 m audio cable
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; foldable design; volume limiterFoldable, Detachable Cable
Voice Assistant—Bixby, Siri or connected-device voice assistant through button controls

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
Drivers32 mm dynamic40 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz10Hz - 20kHz (by wireless), 10Hz - 40kHz (by wired)
Impedance32 ohms32 ohms
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationAdaptive Noise Canceling
MicrophonesThree microphones4 microphones
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Ambient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound
Audio Features—JBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
Case TypeNot applicableNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
ControlsChild-friendly buttonsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsPadded over-ear cups and headband sized for childrenCushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL JR460NCJBL Tune 780NC
Headphones / EarbudsJBL JR 460NCJBL Tune 780NC headphones
Charging CaseNot applicableNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableCharging cable not supplied
Audio Cable3.5 mm audio cableUSB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable
DocumentationQuick-start guide, safety sheet and warranty/warningQuick start and safety documentation
Ear Tips / Accessories—On/over-ear design

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same impedance: 32 ohms.
  • Both are made by JBL.

In summary

JR460NC is the lighter option to carry and costs less; Tune 780NC trades extra weight and cost for longer rated battery life and drivers.

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