Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT and JBL LIVE 500BT. 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-ANC900BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 263 g 231.6 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT headphones.
Colour - Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 1000 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume control, answer/end Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Charging Time 5.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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