Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 242 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 39 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Stereo
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories - USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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