JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
JVC
34 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
These JVC headphones are a fantastic value, delivering impressive bass and clear sound that surprised even an audio engineer. They are lightweight, comfortable, and adjustable, making them great for travel or daily use. While some features like water resistance and microphone are unclear from the Q&A, the overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent bass production
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight design
- Comfortable fit
- Adjustable headband
Cons
- Unclear water resistance
- No built-in microphone info
- No call control details
- Unclear sound isolation
- Unknown foldability
Sound quality 4
Bass performance 3
Comfort 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Portability 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Soft Cushion Ear Pads | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Plastic | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB1.706score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
JVC Powerful Sound HAS31MB offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
