JBL LIVE 500BT vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT and Shure AONIC 50. 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. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 231.6 g 334 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 500BT headphones.
Colour Red | White | Blue | Black Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
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
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 50 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 50 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 15 mW 100 mW
Sensitivity 108 dB 97 dB/mW JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 32 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware Environment mode
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.334 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 20 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
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Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 500BT Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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