Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO and Sony WH-XB700. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 196 g Jabra HALO are lighter than Jabra HALO headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue
Body Material TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
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.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Jabra HALO can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra HALO are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response - 5 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO.
Standby Time 312 hours 300 hours Jabra HALO have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB700.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jabra HALO recharge faster than Jabra HALO.
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor -
Compliant Standards GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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