Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL Quantum 300

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JBL Quantum 300. 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 WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL Quantum 300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 245 g JBL Quantum 300 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 300.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 100 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 300.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz JBL Quantum 300 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 300
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - 1-year warranty
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