Sony MDR 1000X vs. beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ. 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. beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 80 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Hypercardioid
Impedance - 200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headset cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Neutrik NC3MX XLR 3-pin microphone adapter, NPC3C 3-pole A-gauge jack headphone adapter
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