JBL Junior 470NC
JBL
70 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior 470NC
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Comfort 8
Build quality 5
Noise cancellation 3
Carrying case 3
Volume limiter 3
Ease of use 4
Sony WH-1000XM6
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Specifications
| JBL Junior 470NC | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 81 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP 1.8, AVRCP, A2DP 1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
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-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.