Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT and JBL LIVE 660NC. 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 SR50BT vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 265 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey Blue | White | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT can be folded.
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), 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 660NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Stereo
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls Volume Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
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 660NC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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