JBL Sense Lite
QCY HT05 Pro

JBL Sense Lite QCY HT05 Pro

Common Features

  • Both products are sweat resistant.
  • Both products have no wires or cables.
  • Both products are not neckband earbuds.
  • Both products do not include wingtips.
  • Both products do not have RGB lighting.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Both products do not have UV light.
  • Both products do not have a display.
  • Both products have a lowest frequency of 20 Hz.
  • Both products have a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
  • Both products do not support spatial audio.
  • Both products do not have Dolby Atmos.
  • Both products do not have Dirac Virtuo.
  • Both products do not have a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a charge time of 1.5 hours.
  • Both products do not have wireless charging.
  • Both products have USB Type-C.
  • Both products have Bluetooth version 5.4.

Main Differences

  • JBL Sense Lite has an open-ear fit, while QCY HT05 Pro has an in-ear fit.
  • JBL Sense Lite has an IP54 ingress protection rating, while QCY HT05 Pro has an IPX4 rating.
  • QCY HT05 Pro has active noise cancellation, while JBL Sense Lite does not.
  • QCY HT05 Pro has passive noise reduction, while JBL Sense Lite does not.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 24 hours on JBL Sense Lite and 17 hours on QCY HT05 Pro.
  • QCY HT05 Pro has ambient sound mode, while JBL Sense Lite does not.
  • QCY HT05 Pro has 6 microphones, while JBL Sense Lite has 4 microphones.
Specs Comparison
JBL Sense Lite

JBL Sense Lite

QCY HT05 Pro

QCY HT05 Pro

Design:
Fit Open-ear In-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP54 IPX4
water resistance Sweat resistant Sweat resistant
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The JBL Sense Lite features an open-ear design, while the QCY HT05 Pro comes with an in-ear fit. This difference in design affects the overall comfort and sound isolation, with the QCY model likely providing a more secure and isolated fit compared to the open-ear style of the JBL earbuds.

In terms of water resistance, the JBL Sense Lite has an IP54 rating, making it more resistant to dust and water compared to the QCY HT05 Pro's IPX4 rating. Both products are sweat-resistant, ensuring they perform well during workouts or outdoor activities. Neither product includes wingtips for extra stability or RGB lighting for a more customizable aesthetic.

Both models are wireless, and neither uses a neckband design, which gives them a more compact and portable form factor. Both also feature stereo speakers, but neither product includes additional features like UV light or a display, maintaining a more straightforward, functional design.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The JBL Sense Lite does not feature active noise cancellation (ANC) or passive noise reduction, while the QCY HT05 Pro includes both ANC and passive noise reduction. This means the QCY model may offer better sound isolation and environmental noise filtering compared to the JBL model, which lacks these features.

Both products have the same frequency range, with a lowest frequency of 20 Hz and a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz, ensuring they can produce a full spectrum of sound. Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither includes a neodymium magnet.

In summary, the primary difference in sound quality between the two products lies in the QCY HT05 Pro's inclusion of ANC and passive noise reduction, which are absent in the JBL Sense Lite.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 8 hours
Battery life of charging case 24 hours 17 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

Both the JBL Sense Lite and the QCY HT05 Pro offer 8 hours of battery life on a single charge. However, the JBL Sense Lite's charging case provides a longer total battery life, with an additional 24 hours of power, compared to the QCY HT05 Pro, which offers 17 hours of battery life from its charging case.

Both products require 1.5 hours to fully charge, and neither supports wireless charging or features a solar power battery. Both also include a battery level indicator and use a rechargeable battery, ensuring that users can monitor power levels and recharge as needed.

In summary, while both models have similar battery life per charge and charge time, the JBL Sense Lite offers a longer total battery life due to its more powerful charging case.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

The JBL Sense Lite and the QCY HT05 Pro offer nearly identical connectivity features. Both models lack fast pairing, Bluetooth LE Audio, and any form of LDAC, LDHC, or AAC support. They also both feature USB Type-C charging, Bluetooth version 5.4, and have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters.

Neither product supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC or includes any advanced aptX codecs like aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Lossless, or aptX Voice. Additionally, neither model includes Auracast support for broadcasting audio to multiple devices simultaneously.

In summary, the connectivity features of both the JBL Sense Lite and the QCY HT05 Pro are almost identical, with both offering standard Bluetooth features and USB Type-C charging, but lacking advanced audio codecs or NFC pairing capabilities.

Features:
release date October 2025 October 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
Supports fast charging
can read notifications
Has a built-in translator
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The JBL Sense Lite and the QCY HT05 Pro share many common features, but also differ in a few key areas. Both models support fast charging, have a mute function, can be used as a headset, include voice prompts, and come with a travel bag. Neither has in/on-ear detection, a temperature sensor, or a built-in camera remote control function.

The most notable difference is that the QCY HT05 Pro offers an ambient sound mode, which the JBL Sense Lite lacks. This feature may provide better awareness of your surroundings while using the earbuds. Both products also place their control panel on the device, and neither includes an in-line control panel.

In summary, while the two models share many essential features, the QCY HT05 Pro stands out with the addition of ambient sound mode, which is absent in the JBL Sense Lite.

Microphone:
number of microphones 4 6
has a noise-canceling microphone

The JBL Sense Lite is equipped with 4 microphones, while the QCY HT05 Pro features 6 microphones. Both models include a noise-canceling microphone, which helps reduce background noise during calls or recordings, ensuring clearer audio quality.

In summary, the key difference between the two models is the number of microphones, with the QCY HT05 Pro having two more than the JBL Sense Lite, potentially offering better overall microphone performance.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the JBL Sense Lite and QCY HT05 Pro. Both products are sweat resistant, have no wires or cables, and feature stereo speakers. However, the JBL Sense Lite has an open-ear fit, while the QCY HT05 Pro has an in-ear fit. The JBL Sense Lite has an IP54 rating, while the QCY HT05 Pro has a lower IPX4 rating. Additionally, the QCY HT05 Pro offers active noise cancellation, which the JBL Sense Lite does not, and the QCY HT05 Pro includes ambient sound mode, unlike the JBL Sense Lite. Lastly, the QCY HT05 Pro has 6 microphones, while the JBL Sense Lite has 4.