JBL LIVE 400BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE 400BT and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL LIVE 400BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 185.8 g 520 g JBL LIVE 400BT are lighter than JBL LIVE 400BT headphones.
Colour Red | White | Blue | Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Urethane foam
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Input Power 15 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.334 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 400BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT recharge faster than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 400BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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