Deciding on whether to buy a product like JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or perhaps JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones vs JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
 JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Type: Over-ear

Type: On-ear

Colour: Blue

Colour: Black

DESIGN FEATURES

CONNECTIVITY

Foldable: Yes

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Type of earcup: – Fold-flat earcups
– Tiltable earcups

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Acoustic system: Closed

Bluetooth / wireless range: 10 m

Single-sided cable: Yes

DESIGN FEATURES
Detachable cable: Yes

Cable length: 1.2 m

Foldable: Yes

Other features: Comfort-fit fabric headband

Type of earcup: Fold-flat earcups

CONNECTIVITY

Earpad / ear tip material: Memory foam

Acoustic system: Closed

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Single-sided cable: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes (Version 4.0)

Detachable cable: Yes

Bluetooth / wireless range: 8 m

Cable length: 1.2 m

NOISE REDUCTION

NOISE REDUCTION

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: No

Active noise-cancelling: No

CONTROLS

CONTROLS

Microphone: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Control compatibility: All smartphones

Control compatibility: All smartphones

Control positioning: Earcup

Control positioning: – Earcup
– In-line

SOUND FEATURES

SOUND FEATURES

Driver type: Neodymium drivers

Driver type: Neodymium drivers

Speaker diameter: 50 mm

Speaker diameter: 50 mm

Frequency response : 20 – 20,000 Hz

Frequency response : 20 – 20,000 Hz

Impedance: 32 Ohms

Impedance: 32 Ohms

Sensitivity: 107 dB

Sensitivity: 104 dB

Maximum input power: 100 mW

Maximum input power: 60 mW

POWER

POWER

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium-ion

Battery: Internal Lithium-ion

Charging time: 2 hours

Battery life: Up to 20 hours

Battery life: Up to 20 hours

Charging method: USB

Price: £49.99

Price: £64.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 1

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from JBL and JBL, the average was £94.96 for JBL, £94.96 for JBL. The max for each was £399/£399 and minimum was £7.99/£7.99

Price analysis of JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Price analysis of JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

  • JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • Over-ear headphones: surrounds the ear
  • Compatible with all smartphones
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Single-sided detachable cable
  • Foldable
  • Top features: – Wireless Bluetooth audio technology means no more tangled wires – Enjoy 20 hours audio with just two hours charging time – Folds down into a compact state when not in use, perfect for safe storage Wireless audioThe JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones enable you to listen to your favourite songs, audiobooks and podcasts or take calls without the hassle of restricting wires.With simple earcup-mounted controls you can easily adjust the volume or switch between audio and calls without needing cable controls.20 hours audioListen to 20 hours of your favourite audio with the E55BT before needing plug in, meaning there’s plenty of time to enjoy whatever you choose to play.Don’t worry if you’re caught without charge thanks to the included detachable single-sided cable, with convenient in-line controls. With a rapid two hour charging time you’ll be ready to go wireless again quickly, saving you time.Folds into compact stateFeaturing hinged earcups, the E55BT folds up towards the headband making them compact and secure to store when not in use.The comfort-fit fabric headband and ultra-soft earcup foam help to provide a fit which will allow you to keep on listening throughout the day.
  • Product codes: 6925281918155
  • JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • Over-ear headphones
  • Battery life: up to 20 hours
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Microphone / remote / volume control
  • Foldable
  • Top features:- Enjoy your music wirelessly with Bluetooth – Listen for longer with the long battery life – Music control conveniently located on the earcup Enjoy your musicWhether you’re on the train to work or simply chilling out at home, it’s good to know you can enjoy your favourite music wherever you are. It’s even better when you’ve got the freedom to move without wires. The JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones connect to your smartphone wirelessly using Bluetooth, so you can move freely while listening to your playlists.If you prefer to have a wired connection or if the battery runs low while you’re out and about, simply connect the included 3.5 mm cable to keep the music going.Listen for longerYou really shouldn’t need to worry about the battery running out while you’re away from home. Offering up to 20 hours of wireless listening, the E500BT Headphones keep you immersed in your favourite songs for longer.When the time does come to recharge them, use the included USB cable to restore up to 16 hours of playback time in just two hours. Spend less time waiting and more time enjoying music.Music controlWith convenient controls on the earcup, you can answer phone calls from friends and family on the go and easily manage your music.Even when using the headphones in wired mode, you can use the in-line one button universal remote to continue controlling your playlist without having to pull your phone out of your pocket.
  • Product codes: 6925281943034

What’s better JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £49.99 cost of JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £64.99 pricep point of JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JBL E500BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores 9 out of 10 from 1 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



JBL E55BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones



Rating:
8.77 out of
10