JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 650BTNC and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 249 g 250 g JBL LIVE 650BTNC are lighter than JBL LIVE 650BTNC headphones.
Colour Black | White | Blue Black | Silver
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TalkThru technology HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, charging cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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