JBL LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL LIVE 650BTNC and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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 LIVE 650BTNC vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 249 g 520 g JBL LIVE 650BTNC are lighter than JBL LIVE 650BTNC headphones.
Colour Black | White | Blue 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 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size 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 650BTNC.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 16 - 20000 Hz -
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 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 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 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Voice assistant Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 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 650BTNC recharge faster than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL LIVE 650BTNC Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 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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