Sony MDR 1000X vs. SOUL X-TRA

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and SOUL X-TRA. 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. SOUL X-TRA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 16.4 cm
Depth - 7.2 cm
Weight 275 g 198 g SOUL X-TRA are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Blue
Design - Sports
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 SOUL X-TRA
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 4.0 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SOUL X-TRA.
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 SOUL X-TRA.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Controls Volume control Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, redial
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - straight
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 320 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 24 hour(s) SOUL X-TRA lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) SOUL X-TRA recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X SOUL X-TRA
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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