JBL Live 770NC vs Sony ULT Wear

The JBL Live 770NC is the better all-rounder for most people: 65 hours of battery (50 with ANC on), a 5-minute speed charge for 4 more hours, dual-device pairing, and adaptive noise cancelling with Smart Ambient. The Sony ULT Wear is the pick for bass lovers: its ULT1/ULT2 bass modes, 360 Reality Audio and personalized EQ hit harder, and it has a far larger review base, though owners report roughly 30 hours of battery and a heavier, bass-forward tuning. Build is plastic on both; the JBL has more battery headroom and the Sony has the more customizable sound.

• Choose the JBL Live 770NC if you want the longest battery life, two-device pairing and adaptive ANC that adjusts to your surroundings.
• Choose the Sony ULT Wear if deep bass, 360 Reality Audio and app-based EQ matter more to you than battery life.