In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X4 and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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 | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 24.2 cm | - | |
Width | 54.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.3 cm | - | |
Weight | 14.7 g | 17 g | Jaybird X4 are lighter than Jaybird X4 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 54.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.2 cm / 14.7 g Control unit: 4.25 cm x 1.16 cm x 0.53 cm Cradle: 9.8 cm x 1.81 cm x 0.96 cm / 5.5 g |
Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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Colour | Jade, alfa metallic | Flash, black metallic | Glacier, storm metallic | Black | Silver | |
Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 | - | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X4. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Max Input Power | 10 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <5% | - | |
Sensitivity | 99 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 94 dB | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 15 hours | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Jaybird X4. |
CONNECTIONS | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Jaybird X4 | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, clothing clip, charging cradle, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins, Comply ultra ear tips (M/L), oval silicone ear tips (S/L), speed cinch | Charging case | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |