Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S100N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JVC HA S100N. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S100N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 270 g JVC HA S100N are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Protein leather
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 Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
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, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 JVC HA S100N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S100N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 25 hour(s) JVC HA S100N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) JVC HA S100N recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S100N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, headphones cable, USB-C cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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