Sony WH-XB900N vs. JVC HA S100N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N vs. JVC HA S100N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 254 g 270 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue 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-XB900N 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 Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1 JVC HA S100N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB900N.
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, aptX, aptX HD, 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 Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S100N.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S100N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S100N recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S100N
Included Accessories - Carrying case, headphones cable, USB-C cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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