Jaybird X3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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

Jaybird X3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 41 g Jaybird X3 are lighter than Jaybird X3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X3.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Sony WF-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Power on/off, volume control Tap control
CABLE Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird X3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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