Sony WI-1000X vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and JBL Wave Buds. 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 Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour Black | Gold White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
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 5.2 JBL Wave Buds 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 Buds.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 100 dB Sony WI-1000X have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Buds.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 9 mm 8 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave Buds.
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
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 Buds
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 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: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave Buds recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X JBL Wave Buds
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 Buds
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, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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