Sony MDR 1000X vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 195 g Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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)
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 - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 111 dB Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 20 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - (noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hours Lenovo ThinkPad X1 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
Other projects: