Sony MDR 1000X vs. Philips TAG4106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Philips TAG4106BK. 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 TAG4106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired
Series - 4000 Series
Height - 22.2 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X 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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG4106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAG4106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Philips TAG4106BK.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG4106BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Controls Volume control Mute, volume control
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
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 TAG4106BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG4106BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB sound card, 3.5 mm audio cable
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