Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL Quantum 400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL Quantum 400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 400
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 400
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
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
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
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Quantum 400
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
1-year warranty
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