Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 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 PXC 480 vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 231.6 g
Colour - Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
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 118 dB 108 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 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 PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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