Sony MDR 1000X vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT. 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. Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
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+ SHB3175WT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige White
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+ SHB3175WT
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+ SHB3175WT 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+ SHB3175WT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 104 dB Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT 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+ SHB3175WT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
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+ SHB3175WT
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+ SHB3175WT.
Standby Time 34 hours 166 hours Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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