Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. 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. Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless 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 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless.
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)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 113 dB Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 18 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, redial
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.4 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 25 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, micro-USB charging cable
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