Sony MDR 1000X vs. Poly Blackwire C5220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Poly Blackwire C5220. 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. Poly Blackwire C5220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Series - Blackwire 5200 series
Weight 275 g 164.2 g Poly Blackwire C5220 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 90 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire C5220.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 28 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire C5220 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-A cable - 21.7 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Features - 280° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Blackwire C5220
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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