Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. JBL Quantum 600

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and JBL Quantum 600. 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-1000XM4 vs. JBL Quantum 600 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 25.2 cm -
Width 7.7 cm -
Length 18.5 cm -
Weight 520 g 346 g JBL Quantum 600 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue Black
Earpad Material Urethane foam Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSURROUND
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 97 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 600 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -40 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 5 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Features Touch control QuantumSOUND Signature
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors Proximity sensor, touch sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 600.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Quantum 600 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Modulation Type - DQPSK
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 JBL Quantum 600
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
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