Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 2.30G

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 2.30G. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 2.30G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - HD 2
Weight 275 g 116 g Sennheiser HD 2.30G are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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 18 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30G.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 22 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 2.30G
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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