Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige Black | Green | Blue | Orange | Red
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type 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 Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 17 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Polypropylene/aluminium - 25 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 35 hour(s) Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 5 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying pouch
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
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