JBL Free II vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free II and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 Free II vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 4.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free II.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Free II.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
CABLE JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL Free II Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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