Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 310 g | 249 g | JBL LIVE 650BTNC are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | White | Blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane leather | |
| Headband Material | - | Fabric | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 650BTNC. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 15 - 28000 Hz | 16 - 20000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC. |
| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 100 dB | JBL LIVE 650BTNC have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 45 mm | 40 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 650BTNC. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Controls | Volume | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
Charging cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC. |
| 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 |
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| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | JBL LIVE 650BTNC |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch | Carrying pouch, charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |