JBL LIVE 460NC vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL LIVE 460NC and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL LIVE 460NC vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 210 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than JBL LIVE 460NC headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Rose | White Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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
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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 92 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Sensitivity -30 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Controls Voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 750 mAh -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details 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
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 460NC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL LIVE 460NC Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable -
Compatibility Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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