Sony WH-XB900N vs. JVC HA S36W

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and JVC HA S36W. 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 S36W Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - Deep Bass
Weight 254 g 157 g JVC HA S36W are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue -
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 S36W
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA S36W can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 JVC HA S36W 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), 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-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Bass Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S36W.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 30 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S36W.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
Features - 3 sound modes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, voice assistant, multiple function button
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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: up to 35 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S36W recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N JVC HA S36W
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year 2-year warranty
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