Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and JBL LIVE 660NC. 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

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 265 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Blue | White | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 660NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 660NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 16 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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