In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 41 g | 46.3 g | Sony WF-1000XM4 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 g | Earbud: 5.1 g Charging case: 36.1 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Ivory | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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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 | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave 100TWS. |
| 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 | - | Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Deep Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 105.5 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8 mm | JBL Wave 100TWS 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 Wave 100TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -11.3 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Controls | Tap control | Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 46 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS. |
| 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: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Wave 100TWS |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - |
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