Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jabra HALO2 and Sony WH-1000XM4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack 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 HALO2 are lighter than Jabra HALO2 headphones.
Colour Black | White White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Body Material Polycarbonate, TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP) 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 Power Bass, virtual surround sound 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 HALO2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected 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
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
Microphones Included 2 5 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Jabra HALO2 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 HALO2 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 HALO2.
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 HALO2 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 hours 3 hour(s) Jabra HALO2 recharge faster than Jabra HALO2.
Included Qty 1 1
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, USB charging cable Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compliant Standards WEEE -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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