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Audio Technica ATH-R30X vs JVC HA-S99N

What ATH-R30X does better (3) and where HA-S99N wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R30X
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R30X
3 advantages≈ $100
vs
JVC HA-S99N
JVC · 2024HA-S99N
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is ATH-R30X better than HA-S99N?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 36 mm+11%

Why is HA-S99N better than ATH-R30X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R30X: Yes
  2. Weight210 g vs 195 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-S99NJVC HA-S99N≈ $957.1
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm36 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω—
Sensitivity92 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—50 h
Battery life with ANC—35 h
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight210 g195 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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