JBL LIVE 500BT vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT and JBL Quantum 800. 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 Quantum 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 231.6 g 410 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 500BT headphones.
Colour Red | White | Blue | Black Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Memory foam
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable Yes - JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Quantum 800 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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 800 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 15 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 108 dB 95 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 800.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m Audio cable
Cable Length 1.334 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 700 mAh 1300 mAh JBL Quantum 800 have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 14 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 800.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
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Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 500BT JBL Quantum 800
Included Accessories Charging cable Wind shield, USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year 1-year warranty
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