JVC HA S90BN vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S90BN and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 195 g 254 g JVC HA S90BN are lighter than JVC HA S90BN headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
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-XB900N
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
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N 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, 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 (DSEE)
Frequency Response 8 - 25000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S90BN.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than JVC HA S90BN.
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N 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 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JVC HA S90BN recharge faster than JVC HA S90BN.
WIRELESS LINK JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JVC HA S90BN Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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