Sony WI-1000X vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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 WI-1000X vs. JBL Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g 46.3 g JBL Wave 100TWS are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour Black | Gold Black | Ivory
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Wave 100TWS 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 - Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Deep Bass
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave 100TWS.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 105.5 dB JBL Wave 100TWS have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 9 mm 8 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave 100TWS.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -11.3 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 46 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
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 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave 100TWS recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave 100TWS
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 Wave 100TWS
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 (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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