Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL E500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JBL E500BT. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL E500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 231.6 g JBL E500BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 111 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 50 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 610 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL E500BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL E500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Charging cable
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