Sony MDR 1000X vs. Philips TAH4205RD

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Philips TAH4205RD. 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 TAH4205RD Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 275 g 150 g Philips TAH4205RD are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Red
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 TAH4205RD
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH4205RD 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) 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 TAH4205RD are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH4205RD.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm PET - 32 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH4205RD.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Controls Volume control Volume control, reject call
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 29 hour(s) Philips TAH4205RD lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Standby: up to 166 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Standby Time 34 hours 166 hours Philips TAH4205RD have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Philips TAH4205RD
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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