JBL LIVE 500BT
JBL
55 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
93 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL LIVE 500BT | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Faux Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL App | Technics Audio 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)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.