JBL Junior 320BT
Sony WH-1000XM4
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior 320BT
These headphones are well-liked by parents for their comfort, fit for young children, and volume-limiting feature that protects hearing. Battery life is praised as long, and pairing is easy. However, durability is a concern for toddlers, as one reviewer found the ear cushion easily detachable and hard to reattach.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for children
- Volume limiting protects hearing
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing
- Great color options
Cons
- Ear cushion detaches easily
- Difficult to reattach ear cushion
- Not durable for toddlers
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 320BT | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | 12mm thick soft pad | foamed urethane |
| Headband | 12mm thick soft pad | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | 32 millimeters | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 80 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 81 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | industry-leading |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | 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 | five minutes of charge will give you another three hours of battery life | 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 | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (77th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- 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
Pricing
JBL Junior 320BT offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.
