Sony WH-CH700N vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and JBL LIVE 500BT. 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-CH700N vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 240 g 231.6 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 JBL LIVE 500BT 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH700N.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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