Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | - | 275 g | |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | Beige | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | 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 | 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. |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB/Vrms | 103 dB/mW | Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | 46 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Controls | 3-button remote | Volume control |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | 1.4 m | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hours | |
| Standby Time | - | 34 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hours |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | 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 | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | Sony MDR 1000X |
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| Included Accessories | Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |
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