Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | 192 g | 275 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Beige | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony MDR 1000X can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
| Max Input Power | 500 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | 103 dB/mW | Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
| Impedance | 150 Ohm | 46 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Controls | On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Battery Type | 1 x battery - AAA type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 20 hours | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Standby Time | - | 34 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hours | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Transmission Range | - | 10 m | |
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| Modulation Type | - | FHSS | |
| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Included Accessories | Airplane adapter, protective pouch | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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