Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL C45BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JBL C45BT. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL C45BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige Black
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 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 JBL C45BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Controls Volume control Remote control
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 16 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL C45BT.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL C45BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL C45BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Charging cable
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