Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pioneer SE MHR5 and Sony MDR 1000X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 240 g 275 g Pioneer SE MHR5 are lighter than Pioneer SE MHR5 headphones.
Colour - Black | Beige
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 7 - 50000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Pioneer SE MHR5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR 1000X.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 45 Ohm 46 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hours
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time - 4 hours
WIRELESS LINK Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
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