JVC HA S90BN vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S90BN 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 S90BN vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 195 g 275 g JVC HA S90BN are lighter than JVC HA S90BN headphones.
Colour Black 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 S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size 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 S90BN.
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 Yes Both headphones 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 8 - 25000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S90BN.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than JVC HA S90BN.
Impedance - 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE JVC HA S90BN 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 S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
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 Gold
FEATURES JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S90BN.
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 3.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) JVC HA S90BN recharge faster than JVC HA S90BN.
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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