JBL Soundgear Clips
JBL
66 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
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Specifications
| JBL Soundgear Clips | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | JBL SOUNDGEAR-CLIPS-COPPER True Wireless Open-Ear Headphones (2026) | JBL | SOUNDGEAR-CLIPS-PURPLE | Soundgear | Earbuds | Purple | 0.8 | USB-C | No | Yes | Earbud | 20Hz-20KHz | -38 dBV/ Pa@1 kHz | J | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 32 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 32 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Gemini |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphone App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Soundgear Clips
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
JBL Soundgear Clips0.323score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM60.214score per dollar
JBL Soundgear Clips offers 1.5x better value for money
JBL Soundgear Clips
Sony WF-1000XM6
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
