Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JVC HA S31BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JVC HA S31BT. 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 WH-1000XM3 vs. JVC HA S31BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 158 g JVC HA S31BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA S31BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S31BT.
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 - Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S31BT.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 30.7 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S31BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button 4-button remote
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 17 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S31BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB (power only) (micro-USB)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JVC HA S31BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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