Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 100. 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. Sennheiser HD 100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 113 g Sennheiser HD 100 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 18000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 100.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 26 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 110 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 100
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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