Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JBL Quantum 800. 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 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 275 g 410 g Sony WH-1000XM2 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 800
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Quantum 800 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 800.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 95 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 800.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 800.
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) 2 hour(s) JBL Quantum 800 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
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)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum 800
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Wind shield, USB dongle
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - 1-year warranty
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