JVC HA S40BT vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JVC HA S40BT and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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 S40BT vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 146 g 280 g JVC HA S40BT are lighter than JVC HA S40BT headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR XB950B1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S40BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S40BT.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30.5 mm 40 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S40BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Handset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950B1 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S40BT.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JVC HA S40BT recharge faster than JVC HA S40BT.
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JVC HA S40BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Other projects: