Side by side comparison and review of Monster Clarity and Sony MDR 1000X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | - | 275 g | |
| Colour | Black/black | White, rose gold | Black | Black | Beige | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Active Echo Suppression Technology | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 4 - 40000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 103 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 46 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | On-cable | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode | Volume control |
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| CABLE | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable Micro-USB to USB adapter - detachable |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 20 hours | Monster Clarity lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 30 hours |
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| Standby Time | 480 hours | 34 hours | Monster Clarity have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hours |
| WIRELESS LINK | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Transmission Range | - | 10 m | |
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| Modulation Type | - | FHSS | |
| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
| CONNECTIONS | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Monster Clarity | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter |
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