In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and JBL Quantum TWS. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Weight | 71 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 42.4 g Earbud: 5.5 g USB-C adapter: 2.5 g |
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Colour | Black | Gold | Black | |
Protection | - | IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Quantum TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X. |
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) | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | QuantumSURROUND | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum TWS. |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | - | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | JBL Quantum TWS have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Ambient Aware, Low Latency Mode |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 51 mAh | |
Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Hybrid) / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Adaptive) / Bluetooth): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours |
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Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL Quantum TWS recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 3 pairs of ear tips, Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charging cable, charging case (340 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |