Skullcandy Cassette vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Skullcandy Cassette 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

Skullcandy Cassette vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 147 g 275 g Skullcandy Cassette are lighter than Skullcandy Cassette headphones.
Colour Cobalt blue | Black | Athletic purple | Green | Athletic white Black | Beige
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Skullcandy Cassette have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
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 Skullcandy Cassette.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 106 dB 103 dB/mW Skullcandy Cassette have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 30 Ohm 46 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 126 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Form Factor Built-in -
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume control
CABLE Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Audio cable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 20 hours Skullcandy Cassette lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hours Skullcandy Cassette recharge faster than Skullcandy Cassette.
WIRELESS LINK Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories Travel bag Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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