JBL Wave Flex vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave Flex and Sony WF-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 Wave Flex vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.857 cm x 3.348 cm x 1.846 cm / 3.8 g
Charging case: 4.937 cm x 5.484 cm x 2.585 cm / 35.1 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour White | Black | Beige | Blue Black | Silver
Protection Dust-resistant, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave Flex.
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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Deep Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave Flex.
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 12 mm 8.4 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
CABLE JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 40 mAh -
Battery Life - 12 hour(s)
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 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 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hours -
CONNECTIONS JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS JBL Wave Flex Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IP54 IPX4
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