Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. JBL Quantum TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and JBL Quantum TWS. 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-1000XM3 vs. JBL Quantum TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Weight 17 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Charging case: 42.4 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
USB-C adapter: 2.5 g
Colour Black | Silver Black
Protection - IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Quantum TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) QuantumSURROUND
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 JBL Quantum TWS have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Ambient Aware, Low Latency Mode
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 51 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) -
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Hybrid) / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Adaptive) / Bluetooth): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 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 Quantum TWS
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Quantum TWS
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charging cable, charging case (340 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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