JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL
79 Overall Score
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Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Endurance Race 2
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Sony WF-1000XM6
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 5
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 3
Call quality 4
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| JBL Endurance Race 2 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6.800000190734863 mm | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JBL Endurance Race 2 - Waterproof (IP68) sports true wireless earbuds with 4 mics for crisp, clear calls, JBL Pure Bass sound, 48Hrs of Playback, plus speed charging & Active Noise Cancelling (Purple) | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart Ambient | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 70 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Endurance Race 2
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.