Sony WH-CH500 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and JBL LIVE 660NC. 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 WH-CH500 vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 265 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Blue | White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 660NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH500.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 660NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 660NC offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 660NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Stereo
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls Volume, power on/off Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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