True Wireless
JBL Endurance Peak 4
72Good
$130
Full review dataJBL Endurance Peak 4 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM5 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM5 - Outstanding overall at around $249.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM5
88Outstanding
$249
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JBL Endurance Peak 4
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery7.5
Value7.5
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | JBL Endurance Peak 4 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $130 | $249 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 0.33" |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-20000 Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 48 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 21 g | 11.8 g |
| Case weight | 80.5 g | 39 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
What reviewers said
JBL Endurance Peak 4
The JBL Endurance Peak 4 are true wireless earbuds designed for tough workouts, featuring adaptive active noise cancellation and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge (8 with ANC) and a total of 48 hours with the charging case. With Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing, and a customizable EQ via the app, they offer solid connectivity and sound personalization for active users.
- Pro:Excellent IP68 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode available
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:ANC reduces battery life to 8 hours
- Con:Lacks high-resolution codecs like LDAC or aptX
Sony WF-1000XM5
These are high-end true wireless earbuds that focus on adaptive noise cancellation and detailed audio, supporting LDAC for high-resolution streaming. They offer a solid battery life of up to 12 hours without ANC, plus a comfortable fit and IPX4 sweat resistance for daily use. The touch controls and companion app add convenience, though the price reflects their premium status.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Long battery life (12 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC codecs
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:No higher water resistance rating than IPX4
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
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