Sony MDR 1000X vs. Beats Solo Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Beats Solo Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Beats Solo Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.9 cm
Weight 275 g 267 g Beats Solo Pro are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Grey | Light blue | Dark blue | Red | Black | Ivory
Body Material - Brushed metal
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo Pro.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Lightning to USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 40 hour(s) Beats Solo Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Solo Pro
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, Lightning to USB cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
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