In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and JBL Tour ONE M2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 250 g | 272 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Champagne | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | JBL Tour ONE M2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | JBL Tour ONE M2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Tour ONE M2. |
| Sensitivity | - | 117 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 93 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 30 mm | 40 mm | JBL Tour ONE M2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | JBL Tour ONE M2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat | Voice control, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient, JBL Pro Sound |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 8 | 4 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Features | Touch control | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 920 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 32 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | JBL Tour ONE M2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL Tour ONE M2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | Carrying case, airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | JEITA | - |
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