Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and JBL LIVE 460NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 310 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
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 - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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 M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
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
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Protective pouch USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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