Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT. 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 250 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - QuietPoint
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 150 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, swipe control
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 25 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (Bluetooth ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Standby Time 34 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC700BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Protective pouch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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