Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. JVC HA S91N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and JVC HA S91N. 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 S91N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2.
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 Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S91N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, multiple function button, noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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 WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 42 hour(s) JVC HA S91N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 42 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 37 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S91N recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 JVC HA S91N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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