Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

JBL Wave Buds IP54

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the JBL Wave Buds, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

JBL Wave Buds 9g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the JBL Wave Buds by -1.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Wave Buds and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/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. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

The JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Wave Buds by 8 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have a 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 Wave Buds . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	JBL Wave Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	7.1g	9g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	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	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included