JBL JR300BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL JR300BT and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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 JR300BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 110 g 275 g JBL JR300BT are lighter than JBL JR300BT headphones.
Colour Orange/blue | Tropic teal | Pink Gold | Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Design Kids -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m JBL JR300BT have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM2.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL JR300BT.
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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL JR300BT.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL JR300BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Additional Functions Volume limiter -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 170 mAh -
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL JR300BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JBL JR300BT recharge faster than JBL JR300BT.
WIRELESS LINK JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS JBL JR300BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Stickers, USB charge cable Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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