JBL TUNE 500BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE 500BT and Sony WH-1000XM4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE 500BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE 500BT 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 155 g 520 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than JBL TUNE 500BT headphones.
Colour Blue | White | Pink | Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL TUNE 500BT.
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 Pure Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - 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 TUNE 500BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE 500BT 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 TUNE 500BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life Details - 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 TUNE 500BT recharge faster than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS JBL TUNE 500BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL TUNE 500BT 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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