JBL E500BT vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL E500BT and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. 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. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 231.6 g 195 g Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than JBL E500BT headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 96 dB 111 dB Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 111 dB -
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
CABLE JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
(noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS JBL E500BT Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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