Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audeze Mobius

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audeze Mobius. 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. Audeze Mobius Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 275 g 350 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Carbon | Blue | Copper
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 3D sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz Audeze Mobius offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR 1000X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Ultra-thin Uniforce - 100 mm Audeze Mobius have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Type - Boom
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Sensors - Head tracking sensor
Additional Functions - Amplifier, DSP
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Audeze Mobius
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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