Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JVC HA A8T

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and JVC HA A8T. 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

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JVC HA A8T Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g 5 g JVC HA A8T are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g -
Colour Black | Silver Black | White
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA A8T.
Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm JVC HA A8T have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Controls Tap control Play/pause, next/previous track, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 15 hour(s) JVC HA A8T lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 JVC HA A8T
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips Charging case, USB charge cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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