JBL TUNE 500BT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and Sony WH-XB900N. 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. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 254 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Pink | Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N 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), 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume
CABLE JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now -
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JBL TUNE 500BT recharge faster than JBL TUNE 500BT.
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type - USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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