In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and JBL Wave Flex. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Flex |
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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: 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | White | Black | Beige | Blue | |
| Protection | - | Dust-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Flex |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave Flex 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 | - | 105 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Flex |
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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 Flex |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Flex |
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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 Flex |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 40 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 Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hours | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Flex |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | JBL Wave Flex |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 |
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