Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 249 g
Colour - Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 100 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - TalkThru technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
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 PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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