Sony MDR 1000X vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 283 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Grey, brown
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use 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 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.02%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 47 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Hard case
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
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