JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM

JBL
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM

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Sony WF-1000XM5

62 out of 100 high confidence 216 reviews

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Comfortable fit
  • Great battery life
  • Customizable app
Cons
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Poor ANC compared to previous models
  • Fit problems causing discomfort
  • Earbuds fall out easily
  • Case battery drains quickly
👍 Sound quality 25
🤔 Noise cancelling 20
🤔 Fit and comfort 18
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 12
🤔 Battery life 10
👎 Charging case 8

Scores

Music
JBL
21
Sony
100
Gaming
JBL
32
Sony
100
Commute
JBL
44
Sony
100
Budget
JBL
40
Sony
97
Travel
JBL
43
Sony
95
Calls
JBL
39
Sony
93
Fitness
JBL
28
Sony
83

Specifications

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAMSony WF-1000XM5
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Style—true wireless
Ear Tips—XS, S, M, L
Weight0.06 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size6 mm8.399999618530273 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—40 kHz★
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB★
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC
Surround—Dolby Atmos
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth—5.3★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector—USB Type C
Range—10 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life12 hrs★8 hrs
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Charging15 min for 4 hours3 Minutes for 1 Hour
Charging—USB-C★
Case Battery
Case Battery48 hrs★24 hrs
Case Charging—USB-C★
Wireless Charging—✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count46★
NC Mic—✓★
Features
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Touch Controls—✓★
App—Sony Headphone Connect App
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode—✓★
Bone Conduction—✗
Water Resistance—IPX4

Pros & Cons

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM

  • Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
  • Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Sony WF-1000XM5

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile

Pricing

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM is $148 cheaper (4.0x less).

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM0.784score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM50.443score per dollar

JBL Tune Beam JBLTBEAMBLKAM offers 1.8x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5

Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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