Sony WF 1000XM4
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JBL Live Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sony WF 1000XM4 | JBL Live Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 7.1g | 9.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 105dB/mW | 93dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 40mAh | 65mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx hd | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 40ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX5, the JBL Live Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
In comparison to the JBL Live Pro 2, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF 1000XM4
JBL Live Pro 2 have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the JBL Live Pro 2 with a difference -2.5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Live Pro 2 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Live Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Live Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 5mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.
The JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Live Pro 2's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 14 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Live Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 0.5 hours
JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery power is 40mAh.
less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 25mAh
JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2
Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a latency of 40ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.
JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Live Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
JBL Live Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Live Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.