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JBL Live 780NC vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

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JBLLive 780NCSennheiserMOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026June 2026
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head tracking–Yes
Driver size40 mm42 mm
BackClosed–
Impedance32 ohms–
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless
Lossless over USB-CNoYes
Drivers40 mm dynamic with compound diaphragm; 10 Hz–40 kHz response and 98 dB SPL sensitivity at 1 kHzDynamic transducer made in Tullamore, Ireland; 6 Hz to 40 kHz over USB and Bluetooth, 6 Hz to 22 kHz via the analogue input; 108 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS); THD < 0.2% (1 kHz / 100 dB SPL)
Noise cancelling detailTrue Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0, Ambient Aware and TalkThruHybrid adaptive ANC with eight digital microphones; ANC and Transparency Mode intensity adjustable by pinch and stretch gestures or in the app; wind-noise reduction off, auto or max
Audio featuresSpatial Sound, Personi-Fi 3.0, Low Volume Dynamic EQ and Auracast; LDAC maker-confirmed, SBC, AAC and LC3 confirmed by Les NumériquesDolby Atmos with head tracking (added by a day-one firmware update); Hi-Res Audio certified; Snapdragon Sound; also supports aptX HD; 8-band EQ, presets and Sound Personalization in the Smart Control Plus app
Hearing healthPersonal Sound Amplification and left/right balance; VoiceAware own-voice monitoring–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 50 hoursUp to 57 hours
Battery life detailUp to 80 hours with ANC off or 50 on; calls 33 hours with ANC off or 28 on; 870 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion battery; two-hour full chargeUser-replaceable 700 mAh lithium-polymer battery, swapped with a small Phillips screwdriver; battery life tested over Bluetooth with an iPhone at mid volume
Fast chargingFive minutes supplies up to four hours; UK page's hours label is erroneous10 minutes for up to 7 hours; full charge in about 2 hours (USB-C, 5 V, 800 mA max)
Design
Weight260 g290 g
Bluetooth6.05.4
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsCustomisable button and touch controlsTouch pad on the right ear cup (tap, swipe, pinch and stretch); multi-function button; wear sensor pauses playback when the headphones are taken off (Smart Pause)
MicrophonesMaker prose, PDF and US press table say six microphones including two beamforming call microphones; current UK specification table instead lists fourFour MEMS mics per side with beamforming; Own Voice Detection; Sidetone for calls
Fit and ear tipsFoldable over-ear design with metal hinge, silicone headband and soft ear cushions; closed back confirmed by Labo FnacAround-the-ear (circumaural), closed-back; folds flat into the carry case
DimensionsOuter cushions 98.6 × 80 mm, inner 60.4 × 41.5 mm; cushion height 23 mm–
Works withTwo Bluetooth devices; optional Smart Tx transmitter sold separately; supplied 120 cm USB-C-to-3.5 mm cable is analogue and requires power, without USB digital audio or passive listening (Les Numériques)Smart Control Plus app for iOS and Android; USB audio with a Mac, PC or mobile device; 2.5 mm analogue input (switches off Bluetooth for flights)
ColoursBlack, White, Sand, Green, Blue, Purple and OrangeBlack, White, Denim, Lavender, Bronze
In the boxHeadphones, USB-C-to-3.5 mm analogue cable, carrying pouch, warranty and quick-start guide. Maker US March 2026 shipping schedule corroborated by Les Numériques' March retail availability; UK announcement followed in May. Current UK RRP £169.99 differs from the £179.99 launch priceHeadphones, carry case, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 1.2 m), 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), quick guide, safety guide

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