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AKG K480 NC vs Sony MDR-1RNC

AKG K480 NC Headphones
AKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNC Headphones
Sony MDR-1RNC
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Full Comparison

Technical details

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designOpenClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryTravel and CommutingAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Weight4.41 oz11.64 oz

Sound

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Impedance32.0 Ω52.0 Ω
Frequency range11 - 305005 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

Connectivity

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Cable length0.51.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Noise-cancelingyesyes

Power

AKG K480 NCAKG K480 NC
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Battery operatedyesyes
Power handling capacity30.0 mW100.0 mW

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