JBL LIVE 220BT vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 220BT and Sony WI-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 LIVE 220BT vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 31 g 58 g JBL LIVE 220BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 220BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Black Black | Silver
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband 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 LIVE 220BT.
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 Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 220BT.
Sensitivity 104 dB 101 dB/mW JBL LIVE 220BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Impedance 31 Ohm 22 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 96 dB -
Diaphragm 8 mm 9 mm Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 220BT.
Features Magnetic ear buds, TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware -
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 220 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 220BT.
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 LIVE 220BT recharge faster than JBL LIVE 220BT.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 220BT Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable 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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