Sony WF-1000X vs. JBL Wave Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and JBL Wave Flex. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. JBL Wave Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
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 -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Earbud: 1.857 cm x 3.348 cm x 1.846 cm / 3.8 g
Charging case: 4.937 cm x 5.484 cm x 2.585 cm / 35.1 g
Colour Gold | Black White | Black | Beige | Blue
Protection - Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Flex 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
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
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 Wave Flex
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
Cable Type USB cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) -
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
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hours Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X JBL Wave Flex
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 Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP54
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