JBL Vibe Buds JBLVBUDSWHTAM
JBL
72 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Travel
Budget
Fitness
Specifications
| JBL Vibe Buds JBLVBUDSWHTAM | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=2hrs | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Vibe Buds JBLVBUDSWHTAM
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
JBL Vibe Buds JBLVBUDSWHTAM0.105score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM50.011score per dollar
JBL Vibe Buds JBLVBUDSWHTAM offers 9.5x better value for money
JBL Vibe Buds JBLVBUDSWHTAM
Sony WF-1000XM5
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
