JBL LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL LIVE Pro+ and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 49.5 g
Earbud: 5 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Beige | Pink | Black | White Black | Silver
Protection IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE Pro+.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE Pro+.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 91 dB -
Diaphragm 11 mm 8.4 mm JBL LIVE Pro+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - JBL LIVE Pro+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE Pro+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
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 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 5 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility Android phone -
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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