Sony MDR 1000X vs. Poly Voyager Surround 85

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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 Voyager Surround 85 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 19.1 cm
Depth - 7.7 cm
Weight 275 g 275 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 30 m Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR 1000X.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Headphones Form Factor Full size Over 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 5.3 Poly Voyager Surround 85 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), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 132 dB Poly Voyager Surround 85 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 20 - 16000 Hz
Sensitivity - -37 dB
Microphones Included - 10
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 24 hours Poly Voyager Surround 85 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 1 hours Poly Voyager Surround 85 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Poly Voyager Surround 85
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
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