Sony MDR 1000X vs. Poly Voyager 4220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Poly Voyager 4220. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Poly Voyager 4220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - 4200 UC Series
Weight 275 g 150 g Poly Voyager 4220 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 30 m Poly Voyager 4220 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR 1000X.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
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 5.0 Poly Voyager 4220 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Poly Voyager 4220.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 32 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Voyager 4220.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional, MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Voyager 4220 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6800 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, redial, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
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 Poly Voyager 4220
Features - Voice alerts
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 360 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 15 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager 4220.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Continuous talk: up to 12 hours
Standby Time 34 hours 312 hours Poly Voyager 4220 have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 1.5 hour(s) Poly Voyager 4220 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager 4220
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Bluetooth USB adapter
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
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