Sony WF-1000XM4 vs JBL Tour Pro 3
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| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM4 |  JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,500 | KSh 33,000 |
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced Armature |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | Up to 44 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 11 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55, Water resistant |
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 5.6g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | WF-1000XM4 | Tour Pro 3 |
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver | Black, Latte |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 5.6g per earpiece |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | Up to 44 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 11 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback | Yes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) | Yes |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A — no audio cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support | — |
| Sensors | Wearing detection and touch sensors | — |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio | Supports Auracast, True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced Armature |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (AAC); 20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps) | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control | JBL Original Pro Sound, JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk |
| Impedance | — | 32Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Smart Charging Case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on or 36 hours total with ANC off | Up to 33 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging | Smart case |
| Case Weight | — | 71.8g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds | JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Smart Charging Case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB Type-C to Type C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | USB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | 5 sizes of eartips + |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i) |
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