In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231.6 g | 238 g | JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 500BT headphones. |
| Colour | Red | White | Blue | Black | Black | White | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | - | |
| Headband Material | Fabric | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 25 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 500BT. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 18 - 22000 Hz | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT. |
| Max Input Power | 15 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | - | |
| Features | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | Audio prompts |
| MICROPHONE | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 80 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant | - |
|---|
| CABLE | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m | USB-C to micro-USB cable Audio cable |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | 1.334 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Features | - | EPOS ActiveGard, Talk-Through | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 700 mAh | 600 mAh | JBL LIVE 500BT have a higher battery capacity than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361. |
| Battery Life | 33 hour(s) | 46 hour(s) | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 500BT. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 33 hours Continuous talk: up to 33 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 39 hours |
|
| Standby Time | - | 62 days | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than JBL LIVE 500BT. |
| CONNECTIONS | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Connector Type | - | Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
|---|
| OTHERS | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Carrying pouch, BTD 800 USB-C dongle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
