Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL Tour ONE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JBL Tour 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 Tour ONE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 268 g JBL Tour ONE are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Tour ONE 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), 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Tour ONE.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 95 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than JBL Tour ONE.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 JBL Tour ONE have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Acoustic echo cancelation, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient, JBL Pro Sound
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -35 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC/ambient
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - straight
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 920 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL Tour ONE lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Tour ONE recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL Tour ONE
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 Tour ONE
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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