JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 650BTNC 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 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 249 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than JBL LIVE 650BTNC headphones.
Colour Black | White | Blue 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 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JBL LIVE 650BTNC 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), 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 16 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TalkThru technology -
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Controls Voice assistant Volume
CABLE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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
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Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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