Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL TUNE 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JBL TUNE 500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL TUNE 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 148 g JBL TUNE 500 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | Pink | Blue | White
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL TUNE 500 can be folded.
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
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Pure Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Type - On-cable
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button 1-button remote
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - flat - 1.18 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.18 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Now
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
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 TUNE 500
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL TUNE 500
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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