Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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-1000XM3 vs. JBL Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g 46.3 g Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour Black | Silver Black | Ivory
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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) Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 105.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave 100TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -11.3 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 46 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
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: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 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 Wave 100TWS
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 JBL Wave 100TWS
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
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