Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. 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-SR5BK vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 165 g 249 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK headphones.
Colour Black Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power 1500 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 100 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Features - TalkThru technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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