Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Sony MDR 1000X. 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 XB650BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 275 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Beige
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
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), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Controls Volume control Volume control
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hours Sony MDR XB650BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 300 hours 34 hours Sony MDR XB650BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
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