JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL LIVE 650BTNC and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 249 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than JBL LIVE 650BTNC headphones.
Colour Black | White | Blue -
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 16 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 100 dB 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Features TalkThru technology -
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Voice assistant Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details 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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, charging cable Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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