Sony WH-CH500 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 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

Sony WH-CH500 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 140 g 249 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
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), 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz JBL LIVE 650BTNC offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 650BTNC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite -
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume, power on/off Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500.
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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