Sony MDR 1000X vs. Belkin SoundForm Inspire

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Belkin SoundForm Inspire. 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. Belkin SoundForm Inspire Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 16.8 cm
Depth - 7.4 cm
Weight 275 g 180.5 g Belkin SoundForm Inspire are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Lavander | Black
Body Material - 72% post-consumer recycled plastic
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Design - Kids
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 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
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 5.2 Belkin SoundForm Inspire 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.
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Belkin SoundForm Inspire.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 85 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Type - Boom
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Controls Volume control Mute, volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Features - Mute LED indicator, fast charge, RockStar mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 35 hour(s) Belkin SoundForm Inspire lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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