Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JBL Reflect Aero

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and JBL Reflect Aero. 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

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JBL Reflect Aero Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Charging case: 45 g
Earphone: 13 g
Colour Black | Silver White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof, dust-proof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles 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, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Adaptive Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 99 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 6.8 mm JBL Reflect Aero have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Controls Tap control -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 65 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details 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 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hours Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Reflect Aero
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (400 mAh), USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of POWERFINS enhancers
Compliant Standards IPX4 IP68
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