Sony MDR XB650BT vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and JBL LIVE 670NC. 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 XB650BT vs. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 219 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL LIVE 670NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
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 JBL LIVE 670NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 98 dB JBL LIVE 670NC have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 670NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Beamforming
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls Volume control On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 65 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB650BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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