Sony MDR 1000X vs. AKG N700NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and AKG N700NC. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. AKG N700NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG N700NC 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Controls Volume control Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Charging cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 36 hour(s) AKG N700NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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