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JVC HA-S99N vs Sennheiser HDR 120-W

What HA-S99N does better (5) and where HDR 120-W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JVC HA-S99N
JVC · 2024HA-S99N
7.1Score
5 advantages≈ $95
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Sennheiser HDR 120-W
Sennheiser · 2023HDR 120-W
0 advantages≈ $95
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is HA-S99N better than HDR 120-W?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 20 h2.5×
  2. Active noise cancellingYes · HDR 120-W: No
  3. Weight195 g vs 230 g+18%
  4. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 22 Hz+10%
  5. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 19,500 Hz+3%

Why is HDR 120-W better than HA-S99N?

HDR 120-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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JVC HA-S99NJVC HA-S99N≈ $957.1
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size36 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz22 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz19,500 Hz
Impedance—24 Ω
Sensitivity—106 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h20 h
Battery life with ANC35 h—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight195 g230 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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