Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 310 g | Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | - | |
| Recommended Use | 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 M50XBT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 99 dB/mW | Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hours | 40 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 7 hour(s) | Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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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 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Protective pouch | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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