Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and JBL LIVE 400BT. 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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 242 g 185.8 g JBL LIVE 400BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver 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 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 JBL LIVE 400BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 106 dB JBL LIVE 400BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Impedance 39 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 400BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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