Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g 242 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 5 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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