Sony MDR 1000X vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight 275 g 160 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 12 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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