Sony MDR 1000X vs. Beats Studio3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Beats Studio3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Beats Studio3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 18.4 cm / 260 g
Colour Black | Beige Red, defiant black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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 Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Studio3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB charge cable
RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 22 hour(s) Beats Studio3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Beats Studio3
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod
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