Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S91N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JVC HA S91N. 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 S91N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 275 g 198 g JVC HA S91N are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use 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 S91N
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 5.0 JVC HA S91N 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S91N.
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
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, multiple function button, noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 42 hour(s) JVC HA S91N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 42 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 37 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) JVC HA S91N recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S91N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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