Sony WF-1000X vs. JBL Free II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and JBL Free II. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. JBL Free II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm -
Width 10.3 cm -
Depth 2.45 cm -
Weight 6.8 g 4.8 g JBL Free II are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Colour Gold | Black Black | White
Protection - Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Free II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.6 mm Sony WF-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 6 hour(s) JBL Free II lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
(with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X JBL Free II
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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