Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N. 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. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g 290 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Moonlight blue | Greyish black | Horizon green | Pale gold | Twilight red
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Titanium - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Controls Volume control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 34 hour(s) Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 34 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 48 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 34 hours 200 hours Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 6 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4GHz, 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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