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JBL vs Sony: audio compared

164 models from JBL and 80 models from Sony — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

JBLJBLSonySony
Models in the catalog16480
Models of the last 3 years9038
Years in the catalog2020–20262020–2026
Median score7.16.5
Median score, last 3 years7.76.5
Best rated modelEndurance Race 2 · 9.6SRS-XG300 · 9.4
By year

Models by release year

JBLSony
0102030402020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102020202120222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecJBLSony
Battery life median12 h25 h
Output power median150 W350 W
Bluetooth version median5.35.3
Water resistance (IPx) medianIPx4IPx4
Weight median250 g320 g
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) share of models24%48%
Active noise cancelling share of models70%67%
Battery powered (portable) share of models54%55%
Multipoint (two devices) share of models100%100%
Dolby Atmos share of models100%100%
Wi-Fi share of models100%100%
Transparency / ambient mode share of models100%100%
Spatial / 3D audio share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

JBL

1 JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL · 2024
Endurance Race 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx8
9.6
2 JBL Tune Beam 2
JBL · 2024
Tune Beam 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
9.6
3 JBL Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
JBL · 2024
Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
9.6
4 JBL BAR 1000MK2
JBL · 2025
BAR 1000MK2
960 W
9.6
5 JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026
Xtreme 5
28 hIPx8
9.5

Sony

1 Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre System 6
1,000 W
9.0
2 Sony ULT FIELD 3
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 3
24 h30 WIPx7
8.2
3 Sony ULT FIELD 5
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 5
25 h50 WIPx7
8.1
4 Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
350 W
7.8
5 Sony WH-CH730N
Sony · 2026
WH-CH730N
75 hActive noise cancelling
7.4
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