Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. JVC HA S80BN

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and JVC HA S80BN. 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 XB950B1 vs. JVC HA S80BN Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 165 g JVC HA S80BN are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S80BN.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30.5 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S80BN.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 26 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 16 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphone output
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S80BN
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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