Sony WH-CH700N vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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-CH700N vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 240 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
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, aptX, aptX HD -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony WH-CH700N have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Stereo
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH700N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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 -
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories - USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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