Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-XB400 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 21 g | 14.6 g | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Sony WI-XB400 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - behind-the-neck mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-XB400. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 6.8 mm | Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Magnetic ear buds | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Multiple function button | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS recharge faster than Sony WI-XB400. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-XB400 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Ear-buds | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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