Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA XP50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JVC HA XP50BT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA XP50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 214 g JVC HA XP50BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
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 XP50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Bass Boost
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 6 - 23000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA XP50BT.
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 - Extreme Bass Ports
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB power cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 40 hour(s) JVC HA XP50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA XP50BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA XP50BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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