JBL TUNE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 210 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Pink | Black Black | Blue | Rose | White
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 300 mAh 750 mAh JBL LIVE 460NC have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Charging cable USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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