Sony MDR 1000X vs. harman/kardon FLY ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. harman/kardon FLY ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
Sensitivity - -21 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X harman/kardon FLY ANC
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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