Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 249 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power 40 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 100 dB JBL LIVE 650BTNC 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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
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 650BTNC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
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
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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