In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 263 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | - | |
| 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-ANC900BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| 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-ANC900BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 1000 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW | Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 35 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -44 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume control, answer/end |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m | |
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| 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-ANC900BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hours | 60 hour(s) | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours |
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| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 5.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) |
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