JBL E500BT vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL E500BT and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 231.6 g 290.3 g JBL E500BT are lighter than JBL E500BT headphones.
Colour Black Matte black
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes - JBL E500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ 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.
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 111 dB 115 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
MICROPHONE JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls - Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 18.5 hour(s) JBL E500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL E500BT Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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