JBL Tune 770NC vs Sony WH-CH720N

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Tune 770NC compared with WH-CH720N
JBLTune 770NCSonyWH-CH720N
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2023March 2023
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Bluetooth codecs–SBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-C–No
Chip–V1
Impedance32 ohms–
Drivers40 mm dynamic; 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response and 100 dB SPL sensitivity at 1 kHz30 mm dynamic driver; 7 Hz to 20,000 Hz (JEITA, wired, switched on); sensitivity 108 dB/mW switched on, 99 dB/mW switched off; impedance 325 Ω switched on, 31 Ω switched off (1 kHz, wired)
Chip–Integrated Processor V1
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive Noise Cancelling, Ambient Aware and TalkThruDual Noise Sensor technology, with two microphones on each ear cup; Ambient Sound Mode adjustable in 20 levels in the app
Audio featuresJBL Headphones app EQ and Audio/Video modes; maker lists LE Audio as a future OTA update, without confirming installed codec supportDSEE upscaling; 360 Reality Audio; equaliser in the app
Hearing healthVoiceAware own-voice monitoring; app volume limiter confirmed by TechRadar–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 44 hoursUp to 35 hours
Battery life detailUp to 70 hours with Bluetooth on and ANC off, 44 with both on, or 30 with Bluetooth off and ANC on; calls up to 39 hours without ANC or 30 with it. 690 mAh, 3.7 V battery; two-hour full chargeUp to 50 hours with noise cancelling off (AAC or SBC); 35 hours with Ambient Sound Mode on; talk time up to 35 hours (40 hours with noise cancelling off); up to 35 hours on the headphone cable with noise cancelling on (50 hours off); DSEE, the equaliser and the voice-assistant wake word shorten battery life; can't be used while charging
Fast chargingFive minutes supplies up to three hours3 minutes gives about 60 minutes of playback, 10 minutes about 4.5 hours; full charge in about 3.5 hours (0.5 A or higher USB adaptor)
Design
Weight232 g192 g (better)
Bluetooth5.35.2
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsPhysical buttons on the right earcup; app settingsButtons for power, volume up and down, play/call (press twice to skip forwards, three times to skip back; hold for the voice assistant) and NC/AMB; hands-free "OK Google" or "Alexa" wake word
MicrophonesUK specification table lists one microphoneTwo noise-cancelling microphones on each ear cup; beamforming call microphones with Precise Voice Pickup technology and a Wind Noise Reduction Structure
Fit and ear tipsFoldable over-ear design with padded headband; no wearing detection (TechRadar)Closed, over-ear; synthetic leather and urethane earpads; sliders on both sides of the headband
Water resistance detail–No water resistance rating
DimensionsUK page lists outer cups 9.2 × 7.6 cm, inner 5.4 × 3.7 cm and depth 4.8 cm–
Works withTwo Bluetooth devices; detachable 1.2 m analogue audio cable; 1.2 m charging cableSony | Sound Connect app (formerly Headphones Connect) for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair; Bluetooth 5.2 Class 1, about 10 m range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP
ColoursBlack, White, Blue and Purple (TechRadar)Black, Blue, White; Pink added in 2025
In the boxHeadphones, USB-C charging cable, detachable audio cable, warranty and quick-start guide; TechRadar dates retail release to August 2023Headphones, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, about 20 cm), headphone cable (about 1.2 m)

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