JBL Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL Free and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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

JBL Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 99 g 17 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than JBL Free headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour White | Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free.
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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Sony WF-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls - Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time - 15 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than JBL Free.
CONNECTIONS JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case Charging case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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