Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S40BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JVC HA S40BT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JVC HA S40BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 146 g JVC HA S40BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 3.0 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S40BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S40BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 30.5 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S40BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Handset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 17 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S40BT.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) JVC HA S40BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JVC HA S40BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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