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FiiO JT3 vs Yamaha YH-L500A

What JT3 does better (3) and where YH-L500A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FiiO JT3
FiiO · 2025JT3
3 advantages≈ $95
vs
Yamaha YH-L500A
Yamaha · 2025YH-L500A
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
3.9Noise control & calls3.9

Why is JT3 better than YH-L500A?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is YH-L500A better than JT3?

  1. Weight330 g vs 265 g+25%
Specifications

Side by side

FiiO JT3FiiO JT3≈ $95
Yamaha YH-L500AYamaha YH-L500A≈ $1204.4
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance80 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight330 g265 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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