JBL LIVE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. 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 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 231.6 g 249 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 500BT headphones.
Colour Red | White | Blue | Black Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Polyurethane leather
Headband Material Fabric Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 15 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 108 dB 100 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Voice assistant
CABLE JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.334 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 700 mAh 700 mAh Both headphones are designed with the same battery capacity.
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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