Koss UR 23i vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Koss UR 23i 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

Koss UR 23i vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 275 g
Colour White | Black Black | Beige
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 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 Koss UR 23i.
Sensitivity 94 dB 103 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Koss UR 23i.
Impedance 34 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.22 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hours
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time - 4 hours
WIRELESS LINK Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Koss UR 23i Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - lifetime -
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