Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. JVC HA S100N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and JVC HA S100N. 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-1000XM5 vs. JVC HA S100N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 250 g 270 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Protein leather
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 WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA S100N can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S100N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S100N.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JVC HA S100N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 8 -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Features Touch control Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S100N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 25 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S100N recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S100N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) Carrying case, headphones cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards JEITA -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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