JBL E500BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL E500BT and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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

JBL E500BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 231.6 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than JBL E500BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | Rose | White
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL E500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 96 dB 96 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 111 dB 92 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity -42 dB -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 610 mAh 750 mAh JBL LIVE 460NC have a higher battery capacity than JBL E500BT.
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL E500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Charging cable USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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