Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. JBL Quantum 600

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and JBL Quantum 600. 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 Quantum 600 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Weight 242 g 346 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSURROUND
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 600.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 100 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 39 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 97 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 600 have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz JBL Quantum 600 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -40 dBV/Pascal
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 600.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Quantum 600 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL Quantum 600
Included Accessories - Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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