Sony MDR 1000X vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK. 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. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 4.6 cm
Weight 275 g 190 g Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
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 Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 8 - 21500 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 104 dB Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK 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.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 12 hours Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
Standby Time 34 hours 166 hours Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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