In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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 561 II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
| Weight | 231.6 g | 232 g | JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 500BT headphones. |
| Colour | Red | White | Blue | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | Plush, textured fabric | |
| 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 561 II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | EPOS Voice | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | JBL LIVE 500BT offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Max Input Power | 15 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 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 561 II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m | USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.334 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Features | - | EPOS ActiveGard | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 700 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 33 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 81 day | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 220 min | JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than JBL LIVE 500BT. |
| OTHERS | JBL LIVE 500BT | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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