JVC HA S20BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JVC HA S20BT and Sony WH-1000XM3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JVC HA S20BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 96 g 255 g JVC HA S20BT are lighter than JVC HA S20BT headphones.
Colour Pink | White Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S20BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S20BT.
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance 30 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 30.7 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S20BT.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
MICROPHONE JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Power on/off, volume control, 3-button remote Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S20BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S20BT recharge faster than JVC HA S20BT.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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