Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO. 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 HMD 300 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired
Weight 275 g 319 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 60 - 25000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 108 dB Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 64 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 123 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Dynamic
Microphone Operation Mode - Hypercardioid
Frequency Response - 80 - 16000 Hz
Sensitivity - 0.4 mV/Pascal
Impedance - 300 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
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 HMD 300 PRO
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HMD 300 PRO
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Wind screen
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