JBL LIVE 400BT On-Ear Wireless Headphones
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JBL LIVE 400BT is a sleek set of on-ear wireless headphones. Each earcup sports a 40mm dynamic driver. It comes with JBL's Urban Noise Control, which is a form of passive noise reduction aided with TalkThru and Ambient Aware functions that make conversations easy while listening to music.
Like other models in JBL's LIVE-series, voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are supported. All settings can be adjusted via the all-new JBL App.
The two other models introduced alongside the LIVE 400BT are the over-ear LIVE 500BT and LIVE 650BTNC, the latter of which supports ANC.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Good battery life
- Comfortable on-ear design
- Good noise isolation
- Compatible with JBL Headphones app
Cons
- Sub-par noise isolation
What external reviewers found***
External score 34% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great build quality
- Good audio reproduction
- Excellent battery life
- Decent wireless range
Cons
- On-ear design can be a bit uncomfortable
- Sub-par latency performance
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3.5mm, USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
Construction
Battery | Capacity
700mAh Lithium-ion polymer (3.7V)
Cable
133.4 cm
Colors
Green, Black, Red, White, Blue + Customizable
Drivers
40 mm
Form Factor
On-ear wireless headphones
Headphone Type
Closed, Dynamic
Material
PU Leather Ear Cushion
Dimensions
Weight
185.8 g
Function
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5, HFP V1.6, HSP V1.2
Fast Charging
15 minutes for 2 hours play time
Performance
Battery Life
24 h
Charging Time
2 h
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Impedance
32 ohms
Sensitivity
106 dB
Production
Availability
2019-05
Debut
2019 CES
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 34%The JBL 400BT have a deep, consistent, and powerful bass, a well-balanced mid-range, and good treble. Their bass is a bit too thumpy at times, but some people may prefer this. They're lightweight, easy-to-use, and decently portable. However, they don't block a lot of noise for busy city commutes, and their on-ear design isn't as comfortable as over-ear headphones.
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Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good audio reproduction
- Decent wireless range
- Great build quality
Cons
- Sub-par latency performance
- On-ear design can be a bit uncomfortable
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References
- ^ JBL Live 400BT Wireless Headphones Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/live-400bt-wireless. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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