Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and JBL Wave Buds. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 17 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | White | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Deep Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8 mm | JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 47 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Buds |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) |
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