Sony MDR 1000X vs. Philips SHL4805RG

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Philips SHL4805RG. 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. Philips SHL4805RG Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige Gold
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed 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
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 9 - 24000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL4805RG.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 103 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Mylar - 32 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL4805RG.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - both-sided - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Chrome
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Philips SHL4805RG
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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