Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 275 g
Colour Black Black | Beige
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony MDR 1000X 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Controls 1-button remote Volume control
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hours
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time - 4 hours
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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