JBL E500BT vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL E500BT and Sony WH-XB700. 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

JBL E500BT vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 231.6 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than JBL E500BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JBL E500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
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, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Sensitivity 96 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 111 dB -
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB700.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Controls - Volume
CABLE JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
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Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JBL E500BT recharge faster than JBL E500BT.
CONNECTIONS JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL E500BT Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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