JBL LIVE 500BT
JBL
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Specifications
| JBL LIVE 500BT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | Faux Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL LIVE 500BT
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
JBL LIVE 500BT
No current pricing available
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
