Sony MDR 1000X vs. Hama "Black Desire"

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Hama "Black Desire". Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Hama "Black Desire" Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
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 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Hama "Black Desire".
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 108 dB Hama "Black Desire" have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Cardioid
Frequency Response - 30 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity - -58 dB
Impedance - 10 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Controls Volume control Mute, volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm x 2)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Hama "Black Desire"
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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