Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT 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

Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 180 g 231.6 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 500BT.
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 -
Noise Isolating Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 1500 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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