Sony MDR 1000X vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. 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 - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 155 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige White | Grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 18 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Other projects: