Sennheiser HD 400S vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 217 g 231.6 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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