In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and JBL TUNE Flex. 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 TUNE Flex |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 71 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.15 cm x 2.93 cm x 4.7 cm / 38.6 g Earbud: 2.05 cm x 2.02 cm x 3.49 cm / 4.8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Blue | White | Black | Purple | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL TUNE Flex 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) | Smart Ambient | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Pure Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE Flex. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 110 dB | JBL TUNE Flex have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 12 mm | JBL TUNE Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 4.5 hours | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE Flex. |
| 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: up to 32 hours Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL TUNE Flex recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | JBL TUNE Flex |
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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 TUNE Flex |
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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 | USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK |
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