Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 249 g JBL LIVE 650BTNC are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | White | Blue
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 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) 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 Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 100 dB Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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