JBL Free vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free and Sony WI-1000XM2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Free vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 99 g 58 g Sony WI-1000XM2 are lighter than JBL Free headphones.
Colour White | Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-1000XM2 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Free.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 9 mm Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
MICROPHONE JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL Free recharge faster than JBL Free.
CONNECTIONS JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS JBL Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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