Sony MDR 1000X vs. Beats Studio Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Beats Studio Pro. 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. Beats Studio Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 17.8 cm
Depth - 7.8 cm
Weight 275 g 260 g Beats Studio Pro are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Navy | Sandstone | Deep brown
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
Tracking Data - Location
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Beats Studio Pro 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium iron boron
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair, 3 Sound Profiles
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, multiple function button
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Features - Over the air updates, Dynamic Head Tracking, one-touch pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode, lossless audio
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 40 hour(s) Beats Studio Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (transparency on): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio Pro
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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