Side by side comparison and review of JBL Wave and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.8 g Charging case: 39.5 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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. |
| 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. |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 95 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 8 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
| CABLE | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 48 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 8 hours | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - | |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | JBL Wave | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh) | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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