JBL TUNE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE 500BT vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 155 g 249 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Pink | Black Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 650BTNC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type - Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 300 mAh 700 mAh JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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