Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 280 g | Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Extra Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 3 - 28000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW | Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| 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 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume control |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hours | 18 hour(s) | Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Standby Time | 34 hours | 200 hours | Sony MDR XB950B1 have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 4 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | - | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |
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