Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. 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 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 242 g 249 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Black | White | Blue
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 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 650BTNC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 100 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 39 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
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 650BTNC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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