Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. 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. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Brown-grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
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 SR50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 25 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT 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 SR50BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
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 SR50BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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