Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and harman/kardon FLY ANC. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 275 g | 281 g | Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
Colour | Black | Beige | Black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | harman/kardon FLY ANC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 16 - 22000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than harman/kardon FLY ANC. |
Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW | Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than harman/kardon FLY ANC. |
Impedance | 46 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -21 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Controls | Volume control | - |
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CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hours | 30 hour(s) | harman/kardon FLY ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours |
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Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hours | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | harman/kardon FLY ANC |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |