JVC HA S90BN vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S90BN 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 S90BN vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 195 g 250 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 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - JVC HA S90BN 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 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 8 - 25000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S90BN.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm JVC HA S90BN 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 S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S90BN.
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 3.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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