Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra HALO and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm 25.2 cm
Width 13.6 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 520 g Jabra HALO are lighter than Jabra HALO headphones.
Colour - White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Body Material TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 5 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 312 hours 200 hours Jabra HALO have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra HALO recharge faster than Jabra HALO.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Jabra HALO Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compliant Standards GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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