Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL E65BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JBL E65BTNC. 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 WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL E65BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series - E Series
Weight 275 g 258 g JBL E65BTNC are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Matte black | Blue | White
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL E65BTNC.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 95 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than JBL E65BTNC.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Remote control
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - straight
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 610 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E65BTNC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL E65BTNC recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL E65BTNC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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