JBL LIVE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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 LIVE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 231.6 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than JBL LIVE 500BT headphones.
Colour Red | White | Blue | Black Black | Blue | Rose | White
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 500BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Max Input Power 15 mW -
Sensitivity 108 dB 96 dB/mW JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Voice assistant
CABLE JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.334 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 700 mAh 750 mAh JBL LIVE 460NC have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC 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 (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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Charging cable USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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