JBL Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free 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

JBL Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 99 g 41 g Sony WF-1000XM4 are lighter than JBL Free headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour White | Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 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) 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)
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 6 mm Sony WF-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls - Tap control
CABLE JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free.
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than JBL Free.
CONNECTIONS JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL Free Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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