Sony MDR 1000X vs. August EP650

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and August EP650. 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. August EP650 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 17.66 cm
Width - 18.86 cm
Depth - 7.1 cm
Weight 275 g 235 g August EP650 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Gold
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology 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 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
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 60 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than August EP650.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 50 mm August EP650 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 85 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 220 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 10 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650.
Standby Time 34 hours 720 hours August EP650 have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) August EP650 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X August EP650
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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