Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S80BN

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JVC HA S80BN. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S80BN Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 165 g JVC HA S80BN are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S80BN.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 30.5 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S80BN.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 26 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 16 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphone output
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S80BN
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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