Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony MDR XB550AP

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony MDR XB550AP. 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. Sony MDR XB550AP Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 180 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Red | White | Green | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 102 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 46 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm PET - 30 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Controls Volume control Answer/end
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony MDR XB550AP
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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