Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 22.3 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 244 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | Matte black | Limestone | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer | |
| Earpad 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 2nd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 2nd Generation 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 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 91 dB/mW | Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| 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 2nd Generation |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.25 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| 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 2nd Generation. |
| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 2.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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