AKG N60NC vs. JBL E500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and JBL E500BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N60NC vs. JBL E500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 199.4 g 231.6 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG N60NC offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 96 dB AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 111 dB
Diaphragm - 50 mm
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity - -42 dB
CABLE AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 610 mAh 610 mAh Both headphones are designed with the same battery capacity.
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) AKG N60NC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS AKG N60NC JBL E500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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