Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. JVC HA S91N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and JVC HA S91N. 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 S91N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 250 g 198 g JVC HA S91N are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver 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 WH-1000XM5 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, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JVC HA S91N.
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S91N.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JVC HA S91N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 8 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Controls - Volume, power on/off, multiple function button, noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 42 hour(s) JVC HA S91N 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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 42 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 37 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S91N recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 JVC HA S91N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) Carrying pouch
Compliant Standards JEITA -
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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