Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JVC HA S80BN

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JVC HA S80BN. 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 WH-1000XM2 vs. JVC HA S80BN Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 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) 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, LDAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S80BN.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 30.5 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S80BN.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 26 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S80BN.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphone output
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S80BN
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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