JBL Reflect Mini NC vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Reflect Mini NC and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 Reflect Mini NC vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 6.8 g
Charging case: 45.4 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Blue | White Black | Silver
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Reflect Mini NC.
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 Smart Ambient Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 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 Reflect Mini NC.
Sensitivity 97 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 96 dB -
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Reflect Mini NC.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -32 dBV/Pascal -
CABLE JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Reflect Mini NC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL Reflect Mini NC Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (300 mAh), 3 pairs of ear stabilisers Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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