JBL Quantum 600 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Quantum 600 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 Quantum 600 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 346 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than JBL Quantum 600 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSURROUND Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 600.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 97 dB -
Diaphragm 50 mm 30 mm JBL Quantum 600 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features QuantumSOUND Signature Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions LED backlight -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1300 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 600.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JBL Quantum 600 recharge faster than JBL Quantum 600.
WIRELESS LINK JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Modulation Type DQPSK -
CONNECTIONS JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL Quantum 600 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Wind shield, USB dongle Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Software Included JBL Quantum Engine -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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