Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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 H9 3rd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.7 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 285 g | Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | Chestnut | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium | |
| 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 H9 3rd Generation |
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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 | - | Sony MDR 1000X can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 93 dB | Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 24 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 H9 3rd Generation |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 33 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation 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 (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours |
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| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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 H9 3rd Generation |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter |
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