Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JBL LIVE 460NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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