JBL TUNE 500 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500 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 TUNE 500 vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 148 g 196 g JBL TUNE 500 are lighter than JBL TUNE 500 headphones.
Colour Black | Pink | Blue | White Black | Blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JBL TUNE 500 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Controls 1-button remote Volume
CABLE JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - flat - 1.18 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.18 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500 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 TUNE 500 Sony WH-XB700
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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