Jabra HALO2 vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO2 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

Jabra HALO2 vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 231.6 g Jabra HALO2 are lighter than Jabra HALO2 headphones.
Colour Black | White Red | White | Blue | Black
Body Material Polycarbonate, TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.2 JBL LIVE 500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra HALO2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Power Bass, virtual surround sound Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 18 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra HALO2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Standby Time 312 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hours 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Jabra HALO2 JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, USB charging cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards WEEE -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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