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JVC HA NCX78 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

JVC HA NCX78 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–²Better than 69% of headphones
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

52%

7.7

Sound

20%

4.7

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 73% of headphones
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 136 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 91% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JVC HA NCX78

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

7.7

Sound

20%

4.7

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

6.8
User score
User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 136 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
JVC HA NCX78 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 55.5% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
8.5 mm
Driver size
8.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8.5 mm, smaller driver size than 95.6% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
18 Hz
Lowest frequency
18 Hz
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Number of microphones
0
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
?
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
50 hours
Battery life with ANC
50 hours
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 50 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
JVC
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
38 g
Weight
38 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 38 g, lighter than 81.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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JVC HA NCX78 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 82.6% lower weight
    Weight
    38 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (38 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    38 g vs 218 g
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    50 hours
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    50 hours vs 30 hours
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 82.6% lower weight
    Weight
    38 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (38 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    38 g vs 218 g
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    22,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    50 hours
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    50 hours vs 30 hours
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 31.5 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    8.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 20.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JVC HA NCX78
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA NCX78 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.65 vs 8.000).
    6.65 vs 8
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2010
    2010 vs 2016
  • 20.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JVC HA NCX78
    the average pair of headphones
    JVC HA NCX78 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.65 vs 8.000).
    6.65 vs 8
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 31.5 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    8.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2010
    2010 vs 2016

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

C
consumerreports.org
Undated
Summary of the review
JVC HA-NCX78 Headphone Review - Consumer Reports
G
gamingnexus.com
28/02/2010
Summary of the review
Hooked Up – JVC HA-NCX78 Article - Gaming Nexus

Third-party reviews

Based on 136 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about JVC HA NCX78

  • Affordable price point compared to competitors
  • Lightweight and portable design, making them ideal for travel
  • Monitor button allows users to hear surroundings without removing earbuds
  • Good battery life, reaching up to 50 hours on a single AAA battery
  • Includes useful accessories like a carrying pouch and airplane adapter
  • Sound quality is generally considered clear with decent detail for the price

What we don't like about JVC HA NCX78

  • Active noise cancellation is less effective against loud or varied ambient sounds
  • Fit can be uncomfortable for some, producing a sense of pressure in the ear canal
  • Bass response is often described as weak or boomy with poor definition
  • Earbuds may feel unstable and difficult to keep securely in place without the clip
  • In-line controller only mutes sound rather than providing full volume control
  • The audio cable is non-detachable, which can be inconvenient

Verdict

The JVC HA-NCX78 is a wired in-ear headphone with active noise cancellation that reduces ambient noise by up to 88% and also helps suppress wind and cable-rub noise. It uses 8.4mm neodymium drivers, covers 18Hz to 22kHz, and delivers up to 50 hours of operation from a single AAA battery while still allowing passive use. Key strengths include the practical Monitor function for hearing surroundings without removing the earphones, strong battery life, and a comfortable fit thanks to the included memory-foam and silicone tips. Main drawbacks are the fixed non-removable cable, no built-in microphone, and a warm sound signature that can sound a bit soft or bass-heavy depending on taste.

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