JBL TUNE 500 vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500 and Apple AirPods Max. 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 TUNE 500 vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 148 g 384.8 g JBL TUNE 500 are lighter than JBL TUNE 500 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour Black | Pink | Blue | White Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Controls 1-button remote Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - flat - 1.18 m USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.18 m -
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Features - On-ear detection
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Siri
Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500 Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories - Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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