Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. JBL LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 192 g 185.8 g JBL LIVE 400BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 400BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 500 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 106 dB JBL LIVE 400BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Impedance 150 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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 - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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