Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JBL Quantum 400. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 274 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | 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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | DTS | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 400. |
| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 98 dB | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 400. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | JBL Quantum SURROUND |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 10 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -40 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Quantum 400 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Software Included | - | JBL Quantum Engine | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
1-year warranty |