JVC HA S100N vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JVC HA S100N and Sony WH-CH520. 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

JVC HA S100N vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 270 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than JVC HA S100N headphones.
Colour Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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 JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - JVC HA S100N can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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) 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JVC HA S100N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm JVC HA S100N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Google Fast Pair MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Controls - Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S100N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS JVC HA S100N Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying case, headphones cable, USB-C cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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