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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
6.6
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
5.6
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
6.0
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.
TV and Video
6.9
5.8
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for TV and video, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Battery
8.3 Hours
40.3 Hours
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$398
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $50 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 16 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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