Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect and JBL LIVE 500BT. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 297 g 231.6 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect headphones.
Colour - Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 6 - 25000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 500 mW 15 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity 108 dB 108 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 64 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.55 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.55 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Features EPOS ActiveGard -
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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