JVC HA S90BN vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S90BN and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 195 g 255 g JVC HA S90BN are lighter than JVC HA S90BN headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JVC HA S90BN can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 8 - 25000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S90BN.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than JVC HA S90BN.
Impedance - 16 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-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S90BN.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than JVC HA S90BN.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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