AKG N60NC vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and JBL LIVE 500BT. 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 LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
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 Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 4.2 JBL LIVE 500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N60NC.
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 18 - 20000 Hz AKG N60NC offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 30 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 108 dB AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 610 mAh 700 mAh JBL LIVE 500BT have a higher battery capacity than AKG N60NC.
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N60NC.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS AKG N60NC JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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