Sony MDR 1000X vs. Skullcandy HESH 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Skullcandy HESH 3. 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. Skullcandy HESH 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 200 g Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology 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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3.
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 Skullcandy HESH 3
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 22 hours Skullcandy HESH 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy HESH 3
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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