Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 19 cm | |
Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 155 g | 236 g | JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones. |
Colour | Blue | White | Pink | Black | White | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | JBL TUNE 500BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Pure Bass | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500BT. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Now | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 300 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 16 hour(s) | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |