Sony MDR 1000X vs. AKG N700NCM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and AKG N700NCM2. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. AKG N700NCM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 277 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
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 N700NCM2 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Controls Volume control Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 23 hour(s) AKG N700NCM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) AKG N700NCM2 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X AKG N700NCM2
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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