Sony MDR 1000X vs. Razer Nari Essential

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Razer Nari Essential. 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. Razer Nari Essential Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige -
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m Razer Nari Essential have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR 1000X.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
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 Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Nari Essential.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 107 dB Razer Nari Essential have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
Controls Volume control Mute, volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
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 Razer Nari Essential
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 16 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Nari Essential.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Razer Nari Essential
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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