Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 450BT. 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 450BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 450BT are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
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 5.0 Sennheiser HD 450BT 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response - 80 - 6000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 450BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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