Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 190 g 231.6 g Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT are lighter than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT headphones.
Colour White | Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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 500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Impedance 41 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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