Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony WH-XB910N. 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 WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use 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 WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-XB910N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB910N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB910N.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume control Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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