Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 180 g 185.8 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 106 dB JBL LIVE 400BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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