JVC HA S50BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S50BT and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 145 g 250 g JVC HA S50BT are lighter than JVC HA S50BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JVC HA S50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 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-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S50BT.
Diaphragm 30.5 mm 30 mm JVC HA S50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S50BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA S50BT recharge faster than JVC HA S50BT.
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JVC HA S50BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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