Over-Ear Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5
8.6/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$239.99at Amazon
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JBL
JBL JR 460NC
JBL JR 460NC kids headphones
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
20 hBelow average20 h
11 h100 h
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
Bluetooth Version
5Most common5.029%5.326%5.216%5.411%
5.0 is the most common — on 29% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
Weight
200 gBelow average200 g
133 g420 g
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 196 of 239 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 20 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 120 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 20 h
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5
- Multipoint Devices
- Multiple devices
- USB Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 200 g
- Color Options
- Blue, pink, white
- Ear Pad Depth
- 23 mm
- Ear Pad Inner Dimensions
- 38×54 mm
- Foldable
- Yes
Microphone
- Count
- 3
- Microphone
- Yes
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 32 mm
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
Features
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
Features & Opinions
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Brady SnyderContributorWired vs wireless headphones: Which should you buy?Wired headphones do not automatically sound better.
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Christian ThomasEditor-at-large5 ways headphones are going to change in 2027Here's where things are headed.Christian ThomasEditor-at-large
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterThe JBL Xtreme 4 does one thing the newer Xtreme 5 can’tThere’s still one very good reason I’d buy the older Xtreme 4, and it’s not the lower price.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterI built my own Dolby Atmos speaker system, but I still prefer headphones for musicInvesting in Dolby Atmos wasn't a waste, but listening through headphones is more than a gimmick.Brady SnyderContributorWired vs wireless headphones: Which should you buy?Wired headphones do not automatically sound better.Tom TriggsContributorDon't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterBest Bluetooth speakers to buy instead of JBLJBL speakers are popular, but they’re not your only option.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterI've reviewed headphones for over a decade: Here are 5 things I wish they did differentlyHeadphone companies: help me help youChristian ThomasEditor-at-large5 ways headphones are going to change in 2027Here's where things are headed.Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeMore Over-Ear Headphones
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