Sony MDR 1000X vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Philips TAG5106BK. 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 TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 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 TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAG5106BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
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 TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - DTS 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 TAG5106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Philips TAG5106BK.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 45 hour(s) Philips TAG5106BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (LED off): up to 45 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
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