Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 249 g JBL LIVE 650BTNC are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology 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 4.2 JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 100 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
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
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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