Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony WH-CH510

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony WH-CH510. 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 WH-CH510 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g 132 g Sony WH-CH510 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Blue | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-CH510 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
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 Sony WH-CH510.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 30 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH510.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C charge cable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 35 hour(s) Sony WH-CH510 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Standby Time 34 hours 200 hours Sony WH-CH510 have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 4.5 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-CH510
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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