Sony WH-1000XM4 vs JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS

Comfort: I wear these for hours straight and haven't found them uncomfortable or heavy. Software Support: Not terrible but not great. For some reason, the "Headphone Connect" app (which is used to more finely control and configure these headphones) is only available on your phone; there is no desktop version. Within the app you can change the equalization profile, change what the general purpose button does (Google Assistant or Noise Cancellation mode), and update the firmware (UI for doing this isn't straightforward and buggy)

I ended up returning very unfortunate because I was so excited to splurge on high quality earphones for the holidays. Maybe JBL can recommend a better alternative for me that had a more comfortable feel for hours of use, good for exercise (sweat resistant), and something more sleek not so bulky and sticking out of my ears. Still waiting for my refund to show up in my account, it's been 4 days since I mailed them back. I'm still considering the other styles of headphones they have to offer

And the ANC (active noise cancelling) was AMAZING. I could be sitting right next to a whole house fan and not hear it. I was blown away. RANGE: Twice during the day I tried walking around while on a call

Despite an in-ear fit that feels exceptionally stable, the ANC performance seems inconsistent—sometimes even the low frequencies don’t sound all that dialed back. Compared with the less expensive Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro, the ANC here is similar when dealing with low frequencies, but not even close with mids and highs.

My second pair didn't clack but made those other noises. For $250 (on sale) I expect the materials to be top notch and not make noise just because I move (the Bose and JBL didn't have this flaw). The battery life was okay, better than the Bose but I use my headphones daily for my commute and the gym so I had to charge them once a week. My old non-ANC headphones had 40 hour battery life and lasted me weeks so in comparison that was a let down

Another issue with these is the battery life is terrible! The charging dock gave me maybe a couple of hours extra but I had to recharge the dock almost everyday. Also the earphones don’t warn me that the battery is low, it just shuts off in the middle of my music. The TalkThru feature isn’t super great either and I still ended up wearing only one earphone just so I can hear others around me. The only reason I’m not giving this a lower rating is because the sound quality was perfect for me

So my first pair of headphone I got were the beats wireless studio, I recently decided it’s time for an upgrade and I had bough the Sony WH-1000XM4 and I love the wireless and battery life about it. I also like the noise canceling but once I started listening to it more I could tell they sounded ok but I wanted better sound. What are the best sound quality headphones for under 400$?

The JBL Reflect Mini 2 Wireless are great sports headphones that are versatile enough for everyday casual use. These closed-back in-ears have a decent sound quality and are fairly comfortable. They have a stable and portable design with stability fins which is very useful for more intense physical activity. However, they have thin cables and may feel a bit cheap

So I currently own a pair of Bluetooth Sony WH-1000XM4's that I mainly take with me to work and just wear at all times of the day when needed. Noise cancelling is excellent on them and the audio feels so close, intimate and clear, from YouTube videos to music. They might be the best headphones I've ever used.

So essentially earbuds, they're my new now go-to for it. So yeah, the Reflect Mini and see, fantastic earbuds, great quality, great sound, and JBL, yo...

These are by far some of the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. The noise canceling is top notch in every environment I've needed to use them (mostly the office with an open concept, and airplane travel), which means I can listen to music or other content at a reasonable volume with full clarity. Having them paired to my computer and phone at the same time is a great convenience that will be a requirement when I replace them eventually. I use them for ~8+ hours a day, Monday - Friday, with minimal ear fatigue

Great sound and noise cancelling, connectivity is easy and easy to use app! Ok comfort wise for about an hour. Charge effectively and I’m enjoying using them

However, at a price point of $500 Canadian (with all these issues) I can't say they're the best at this time. So if you're thinking of buying these XM4's, my advice would be to just wait it out. Let Sony roll out a few patches, while you stay current with these threads to see if any actual improvements are made. Thanks for taking the time to read

But after all you get what you pay for so for $100 they are a decent pair of noise canceling headphones with 2x as much bass than AirPods.

It appears that it would protect the headphones and hold up well with travel. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable is included

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