Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL Quantum 300

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 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-1000XM3 vs. JBL Quantum 300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 245 g JBL Quantum 300 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
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-1000XM3 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) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 300.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 100 dB Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 300.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
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Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
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
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 300
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
1-year warranty
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