Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 217 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
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 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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Volume control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
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 400S
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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