Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL Quantum One

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JBL Quantum One. 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. JBL Quantum One Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 275 g 369 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum One.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 114 dB JBL Quantum One have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum One have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND, JBL Quantum SPHERE 360
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Type - Boom
Sensitivity - -40 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Audio cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
-
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL Quantum One
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Wind shield
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support - 1-year warranty
Other projects: