JBL launches Live 780NC and JBL Live 680NC with improved ANC and 50 hours battery India

Published 18 June 2026 · india

JBL has rolled out two new headphones in India, the JBL Live 780NC and the JBL Live 680NC. These are high-end headphones going up against

JBL has rolled out two new headphones in India, the JBL Live 780NC and the JBL Live 680NC. These are high-end headphones going up against the likes of Sony and Sennheiser at their respective price points. The Live 780NC has been priced at Rs 15,999 while the and the JBL Live 680NC will sell at a sticker price of Rs 11,999. The market price for both is likely to be slightly lower, possibly due to some discounts and bank offers. Read Full Story Both headphones come with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 and offer battery life of up to 80 hours when used with ANC. With ANC the battery life is rated for around 50 hours.

The headphones are available in multiple colour options. While the JBL Live 680NC is already on sale from July 15, the JBL Live 780NC is available for pre-order from today and will go on open sale from the first day of the Amazon Prime Day Sale, running from June 23 to June 26. What the two models offer Both headphones are powered by 40mm dynamic drivers and come with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0, which uses real-time noise filtering and upgraded processing to block out more distractions than the previous generation. For calls, the headphones feature two beam-forming microphones backed by an AI-trained noise cancellation algorithm. The Live 780NC uses six microphones for noise cancelling, while the Live 680NC uses four.

In terms of battery life, the company promises up to 80 hours with ANC off and 50 hours with ANC on, with a five-minute Speed Charge delivering an additional four hours of playback. Other features include JBL Spatial Sound, Personi-Fi 3.0 for personalised audio, LDAC for Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connectivity, and Auracast support. JBL Live 780NC and Live 680NC design and colours Both models feature a foldable design with metallic accents and soft-touch ear cushions. The Live 780NC is an over-ear model weighing 260g, while the Live 680NC is an on-ear variant at 231g. Both of the headphones come in seven colour options, which include Black, Blue, White, Champagne, Green, Orange, and Purple.

Price, offer and availability The JBL Live 780NC is priced at Rs 15,999, and the Live 680NC at Rs 11,999. For LBL Live 780NC, pre-bookings open today on JBL's website and Amazon, with an additional Rs 2,000 discount and a complimentary one-year extended warranty valid until July 31, 2026. It will also be available from Day 1 of the Amazon Prime Day Sale, which is running from June 23 to June 26. And as for the Live 680NC, it is already on sale from July 15 on JBL's website, Amazon, and leading retail stores. Ends