Fit
- JBL Tune Buds
- In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
- Sony WF-L900
- Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
Earbud comparison
JBL Tune Buds vs Sony WF-L900
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Tune Buds
KSh 11,000In Stock | 02  Sony WF-L900
KSh 10,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Tune Buds has better water and dust protection (IP54) and active noise cancellation and lasts longer between charges (up to 48 hours), while the Sony WF-L900 is lighter on the head and has larger 12 mm drivers and virtual surround sound.
Weight
- JBL Tune Buds
- 10.8 g per earbud
- Sony WF-L900
- 4.1 g per earbud
Connections
- JBL Tune Buds
- Uses USB-C
- Sony WF-L900
- Charging case uses USB-C
Battery life
- JBL Tune Buds
- Up to 30 hours with the case
- Sony WF-L900
- Listed playback: 17.5 hours with the case
Controls
- JBL Tune Buds
- Touch Control
- Sony WF-L900
- Wide Area Tap
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Tune Buds
- True wireless in-ear earbuds.
- IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
- Active noise cancellation.
- Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 5.5 hours).
Sony WF-L900
- Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
- 360 Reality Audio.
- Lighter: 4.1 g each (vs 10.8 g).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).
- Lower price: KSh 10,000 (vs KSh 11,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Tune Buds | Sony WF-L900 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Five arc-support sizes |
| Weight | 10.8 g per earbud | 4.1 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours with the case | Listed playback: 17.5 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch Control | Wide Area Tap |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | Yes | 10 minutes for up to 90 minutes playback |
| Drivers | 10 mm dynamic drivers | 12 mm dynamic ring drivers |
| App support | JBL Headphones app | Sony Headphones Connect / Sound Connect |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz–20 kHz (44.1 kHz Bluetooth sampling) |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Open-ring design provides natural ambient awareness |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both can stay connected to two devices.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Tune Buds is the better buy; the Sony WF-L900 makes sense if you want a lighter fit.
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