Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. JVC HA S36W

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and JVC HA S36W. 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 WH-1000XM5 vs. JVC HA S36W Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - Deep Bass
Weight 250 g 157 g JVC HA S36W are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA S36W can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 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), 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 WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Bass Boost
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S36W.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 30 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat 3 sound modes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Features - Mute function
Microphones Included 8 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, voice assistant, multiple function button
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Features Touch control Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 35 hour(s) JVC HA S36W lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S36W recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S36W
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) USB charging cable
Compliant Standards JEITA -
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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