Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and JBL LIVE 400BT. 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 M50XBT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 185.8 g JBL LIVE 400BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Colour - Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 400BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 106 dB JBL LIVE 400BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 400BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories Protective pouch Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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