JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL LIVE 650BTNC and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 249 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than JBL LIVE 650BTNC headphones.
Colour Black | White | Blue Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
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-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features TalkThru technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Controls Voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 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: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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