Nokia BH-501 vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Nokia BH-501 vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.7 cm -
Width 2.4 cm -
Depth 1.9 cm -
Weight 16 g 14.6 g JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Nokia BH-501 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case:
Colour Black | Black, silver Black | Rose | Blue | White
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes - Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Nokia BH-501.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 9 mm 6.8 mm Nokia BH-501 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity -11 dB -26 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Voice assistant
CABLE Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Cable Type Micro-USB cable -
FEATURES Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 260 mAh 50 mAh Nokia BH-501 have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Standby Time 144 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 2
WIRELESS LINK Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Nokia BH-501 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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