Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 17 g | 4.8 g | JBL Free II are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earphone: 4.8 g Charging case: 52 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | White | |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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) | 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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| 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-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Features | - | Touch control |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
(with included charging case): up to 24 hours | |
| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Free II |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) |
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