In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and JBL Reflect Mini NC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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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 | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earphone: 6.8 g Charging case: 45.4 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Blue | White | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Design | - | Sports | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL Reflect Mini NC 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Smart Ambient | |
| 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 | - | 97 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 96 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -32 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Reflect Mini NC. |
| 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 (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| 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 Reflect Mini NC |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Reflect Mini NC |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (300 mAh), 3 pairs of ear stabilisers | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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