Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK 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-SR5BK vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 165 g 231.6 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK headphones.
Colour Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 1500 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m 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-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BK JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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