Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL TUNE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JBL TUNE 500BT. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL TUNE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 155 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Blue | White | Pink | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 32 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 16 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL TUNE 500BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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