JVC HA S50BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S50BT and Sony WH-1000XM2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JVC HA S50BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 145 g 275 g JVC HA S50BT are lighter than JVC HA S50BT headphones.
Colour - Gold | Black
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 S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-1000XM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S50BT.
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, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S50BT.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 30.5 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S50BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S50BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JVC HA S50BT recharge faster than JVC HA S50BT.
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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