JBL TUNE 500 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500 and Sony WH-1000XM4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE 500 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 148 g 520 g JBL TUNE 500 are lighter than JBL TUNE 500 headphones.
Colour Black | Pink | Blue | White White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls 1-button remote Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - flat - 1.18 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.18 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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