JBL C45BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL C45BT and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL C45BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JBL C45BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL C45BT.
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Remote control Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL C45BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL C45BT recharge faster than JBL C45BT.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS JBL C45BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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