Onkyo H500BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Onkyo H500BT and Sony MDR 1000X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Onkyo H500BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 217 g 275 g Onkyo H500BT are lighter than Onkyo H500BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Beige
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Onkyo H500BT 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 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 Onkyo H500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 7 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Onkyo H500BT.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Onkyo H500BT have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 16 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 20 hours Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Onkyo H500BT.
Standby Time 350 hours 34 hours Onkyo H500BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time - 4 hours
WIRELESS LINK Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Onkyo H500BT Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories USB cable Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
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