Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL Quantum One

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JBL Quantum One. 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 One Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 275 g 369 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 One
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 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 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 One.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 114 dB JBL Quantum One have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum One have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND, JBL Quantum SPHERE 360
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -40 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
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 One
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
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 One
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Quantum One
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Wind shield
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - 1-year warranty
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