Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 22 cm
Width - 19.4 cm
Depth - 5 cm
Weight 275 g 235 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Charcoal grey | Sandstone | Tangerine | Violet
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
Headband Material - Leather
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Impedance 46 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 19 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB charging cable (25cm)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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