JBL Inspire 700 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Inspire 700 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 Inspire 700 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 g
Dimensions & Weight Details 20 g Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black | Aqua Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Sweat-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Inspire 700 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Inspire 700.
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Pure Bass, Signature Sound 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.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 15.4 mm 6 mm JBL Inspire 700 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TwistLock technology, FlexSoft Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls - Tap control
CABLE JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery 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 JBL Inspire 700.
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 - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL Inspire 700 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, charging case, 2 pairs of ear tips, charging cable 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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