JVC HA S50BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S50BT and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S50BT 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 145 g 520 g JVC HA S50BT are lighter than JVC HA S50BT headphones.
Colour - 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 S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
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, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 30.5 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S50BT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium 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 S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable 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 S50BT 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 S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S50BT.
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 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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