Sony MDR 1000X vs. Piranha HX40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Piranha HX40. 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. Piranha HX40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Piranha HX40.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Type - Boom
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Piranha HX40
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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