Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" 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

Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 231.6 g
Colour Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 20 - 20000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 500BT offer a larger frequency range than Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV".
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 113 dB/mW 108 dB Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV".
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 6 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm phone adapter
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 6 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" 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 Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) -
OTHERS Hama Essential Line "Basic4TV" JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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