Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and JBL LIVE 670NC. 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 WH-1000XM5 vs. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 250 g 219 g JBL LIVE 670NC are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM5 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, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL LIVE 670NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 670NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Audio Input Details - Beamforming
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 8 2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls - On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Features Touch control Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 65 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
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
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Compliant Standards JEITA -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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