Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JBL LIVE 400BT. 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 LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 185.8 g JBL LIVE 400BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
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 LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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 4.2 JBL LIVE 400BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
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 - Sony WH-1000XM2 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 LIVE 400BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 106 dB JBL LIVE 400BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 400BT.
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
Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 400BT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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