JBL Wave 100TWS vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave 100TWS and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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 Wave 100TWS vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	46.3 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than JBL Wave 100TWS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	Earbud: 5.1 g Charging case: 36.1 g	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black \| Ivory	Grey \| White
Protection	-	Splashproof, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m

SOUND QUALITY	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave 100TWS.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	-	SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	Deep Bass	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity	105.5 dB	-
Impedance	16 Ohm	-
Max Sound Pressure	94 dB	-
Diaphragm	8 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave 100TWS.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Sensitivity	-11.3 dBV/Pascal	-

REMOTE CONTROL	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant	-

CABLE	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	-	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	Yes	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity	46 mAh	-
Battery Life	5 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	-	10 hours
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	-
Included Qty	2	-

CONNECTIONS	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	-	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	JBL Wave 100TWS	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Included Accessories	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4