Overview
- The Live 780NC is an over‑ear design and the Live 680NC is on‑ear, with the 780NC using six microphones for noise canceling compared with four on the 680NC, aided by the over‑ear model’s passive isolation.
- Battery life is rated at up to 80 hours with ANC off and roughly 50 hours with ANC on, a five‑minute top‑up adds about four hours of playback, and a full charge takes around two hours.
- Both models include multipoint connectivity, AI‑assisted two‑mic call processing, app‑based tuning with Personi‑Fi 3.0, and options like JBL’s spatial sound features.
- Pricing is set at $249.95 for the 780NC and $159.95 for the 680NC, with purchases open now and shipments expected by March 15.
- Specs highlighted across the coverage include Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio and LDAC plus 40mm drivers, refreshed foldable designs with metallic finishes and new colorways, and public demos planned at JBL’s SXSW “Livebrary.”