JBL Junior 470NC
Sony WH-1000XM4
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior 470NC
These headphones are well-liked for their comfort, lightweight design, and kid-friendly features like large buttons and volume limiting. The noise cancellation is widely criticized as ineffective, and many users wish a carrying case were included. Overall, they are a solid choice for children's audio needs, especially for travel.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for small heads
- Lightweight design
- Large easy-to-press buttons
- Volume limiting feature
- Good sound quality for kids
Cons
- Ineffective noise cancellation
- No carrying case included
- Overpriced for missing case
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfort. However, many users report durability issues, particularly with the hinges, and some complain about software quirks like the speak-to-chat feature and Bluetooth connectivity problems. While the audio experience is highly praised, the build quality and software reliability are common concerns.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Hinge durability issues
- Speak-to-chat feature glitchy
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Charging issues
- Touch controls unreliable
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Junior 470NC | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | foamed urethane |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 81 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 81 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JBL Junior 470NC - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Kids Headphones with JBL Safe Sound (<85dB), Fit for Kids, Parental Control with Customizable Volume & Playtime and 50Hr Battery Life (White) | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | industry-leading |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP 1.8, AVRCP, A2DP 1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Junior 470NC
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.