In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 155 g | - | |
Colour | Blue | White | Pink | Black | Black | |
Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | JBL TUNE 500BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
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 7X 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 7X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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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 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Now | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 300 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 16 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | JBL TUNE 500BT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |