JBL LIVE 500BT vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 500BT 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 LIVE 500BT vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 500BT 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 LIVE 500BT headphones.
Colour Red | White | Blue | Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 18 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 15 mW -
Sensitivity 108 dB 103 dB/mW JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB700.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware -
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume
CABLE JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.334 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
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Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than JBL LIVE 500BT.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type - USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 500BT Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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