Sony MDR 1000X vs. Marshall MID A.N.C.

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Marshall MID A.N.C.. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Marshall MID A.N.C. Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 208 g Marshall MID A.N.C. are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Headband Material - Plush, microfibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
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 Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MID A.N.C..
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 99.3 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Marshall MID A.N.C..
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Controls Volume control Remote control, answer/end
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic
USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hours Marshall MID A.N.C. 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): up to 30 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) Marshall MID A.N.C. recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Marshall MID A.N.C.
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
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