JBL E55BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL E55BT and Sony MDR 1000X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL E55BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 275 g
Colour Blue | Black | Red | White | Dusty rose Black | Beige
Headband Material Fabric -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 JBL E55BT.
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL E55BT.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm JBL E55BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Controls Remote control Volume control
CABLE JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4 hours JBL E55BT recharge faster than JBL E55BT.
WIRELESS LINK JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL E55BT Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories Charging cable Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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