Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. JVC HA S80BN

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and JVC HA S80BN. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. JVC HA S80BN Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 165 g JVC HA S80BN are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz JVC HA S80BN offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1.
Diaphragm 40 mm 30.5 mm Sony MDR XB950N1 have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S80BN.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 26 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
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
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA S80BN recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphone output
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 JVC HA S80BN
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
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