Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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 4.20s vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 231.6 g
Colour Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 18 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls 1-button remote Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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