JBL LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE Pro+ and Sony WF-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 Pro+ vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 49.5 g
Earbud: 5 g
Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Beige | Pink | Black | White Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE Pro+.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Adaptive Noise Cancelling Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 91 dB -
Diaphragm 11 mm 6 mm JBL LIVE Pro+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - JBL LIVE Pro+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 2 JBL LIVE Pro+ have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Voice assistant Tap control
CABLE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE Pro+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 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 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than JBL LIVE Pro+.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 5 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh) USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility Android phone -
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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