JBL TUNE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and JBL LIVE 400BT. 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 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 155 g 185.8 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Pink | Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 JBL LIVE 400BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL TUNE 500BT.
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity - 106 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 400BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 300 mAh 700 mAh JBL LIVE 400BT have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 24 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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