Sony
Sony XAV-9500ES
$1198
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Sony XAV-9500ES vs JVC KW-M785BW
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JVC KW-M785BW is cheaper at $649.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
JVC
JVC KW-M785BW
$649.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Sony XAV-9500ES or JVC KW-M785BW?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The JVC KW-M785BW is the cheaper at $649.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sony XAV-9500ES | JVC KW-M785BW |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1198 | $649.95 |
| Brand | Sony | JVC |
| Released | — | — |
| Din size | floating | double-din |
| Screen size (in) | 10.1 | 6.8 |
| Screen resolution | 1280x720 | — |
| Max power watts | 55x4 | 50x4 |
| Rms power watts | 20x4 | 22x4 |
| Preamp outputs | 6 | 6 |
| Preamp voltage (V) | 5 | 4 |
| Car play | wireless | wireless |
| Android auto | wireless | wireless |
| Bluetooth version | — | — |
| Hd radio | — | No |
Sources — Sony XAV-9500ES: electronics.sony.com (verified 2026-07-11). JVC KW-M785BW: us.jvc.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Sony XAV-9500ES and JVC KW-M785BW?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Din size: Sony XAV-9500ES floating vs JVC KW-M785BW double-din
- Screen size (in): Sony XAV-9500ES 10.1 vs JVC KW-M785BW 6.8
- Max power watts: Sony XAV-9500ES 55x4 vs JVC KW-M785BW 50x4
- Rms power watts: Sony XAV-9500ES 20x4 vs JVC KW-M785BW 22x4
- Preamp voltage (V): Sony XAV-9500ES 5 vs JVC KW-M785BW 4