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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Wave Buds |
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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 | - | 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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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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 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 |
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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 Wave Buds |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Wave Buds |
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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 |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Wave Buds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | JBL Wave Buds |
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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 Wave Buds |
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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, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |