Sony WI-1000X vs. JVC HA A8T

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and JVC HA A8T. 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 WI-1000X vs. JVC HA A8T Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g 5 g JVC HA A8T are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Gold Black | White
Protection - Waterproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JVC HA A8T have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA A8T.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 10 mm JVC HA A8T have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Play/pause, next/previous track, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 15 hour(s) JVC HA A8T lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JVC HA A8T recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X JVC HA A8T
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, USB charge cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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