JBL TUNE 500BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE 500BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Mute, volume
CABLE JBL TUNE 500BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 16 hour(s) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories Charging cable Audio cable, audio extension cable
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
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