Sennheiser HD 2.20s vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.20s 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

Sennheiser HD 2.20s vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series HD 2.0 -
Weight 246 g 275 g Sennheiser HD 2.20s are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.20s headphones.
Colour Black Black | Beige
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 18 - 18000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.20s.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 117 dB 103 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.20s have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 26 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume control
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hours
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time - 4 hours
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories Audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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