Sony MDR 1000X vs. JBL TUNE 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and JBL TUNE 500. 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 TUNE 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 148 g JBL TUNE 500 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Pink | Blue | White
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 32 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Controls Volume control 1-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - flat - 1.18 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.18 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
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 TUNE 500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X JBL TUNE 500
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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