Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sony WH-XB900N. 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. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 254 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Blue
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-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 46 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 34 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 4 hours 7 hour(s) Sony MDR 1000X recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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