Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and AKG Y500. 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 | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 275 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Beige | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 Y500 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) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 16 - 22000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y500. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 117 dB | AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Power on/off, volume control, play/pause |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Charging cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hours | 33 hour(s) | AKG Y500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | AKG Y500 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | - |
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