Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 249 g
Colour Black | White Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 100 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Features - TalkThru technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls 3-button remote Voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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