Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. JVC HA S91N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and JVC HA S91N. 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 S91N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 280 g 198 g JVC HA S91N are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA S91N can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JVC HA S91N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB950B1.
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 S91N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S91N.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, multiple function button, noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 42 hour(s) JVC HA S91N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 42 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 37 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S91N recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA S91N
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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