JVC HA S20BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JVC HA S20BT and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 96 g 520 g JVC HA S20BT are lighter than JVC HA S20BT headphones.
Colour Pink | White White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 30 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30.7 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S20BT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Power on/off, volume control, 3-button remote Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S20BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 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-1000XM4
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JVC HA S20BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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