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Denon AH-GC20 vs Sony MDR-1000X

    Denon AH-GC20 Headphones
    Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
      Sony MDR-1000X
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      4.3 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

      Design

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Colour of productBlack,SilverBlack
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Foldableyesyes

      Dimensions

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Weight9.7 oz9.7 oz

      Sound

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Impedance100.0 Ω46.0 Ω
      Frequency range5 - 400004 - 40000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Audio streaming via bluetoothA2DP aptX
      • A2DP aptX
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      • LDAC
      Bluetooth version4.04.1
      Bluetooth codec
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range1010
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesyes
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
      Detachable cableyesyes
      Multi Point connectionyesno

      Features

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Noise-cancelingyesyes
      Buttons
      • Answer button
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume
      • Answer button
      • Keyguard
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume

      Power

      Denon AH-GC20Denon AH-GC20
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery life20.0 h22.0 h
      Standby time20.0 h34.0 h
      Talk time20.0 h22.0 h
      Charging via USByesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              Bose QuietComfort 35
              SonyMDR-1000X
              BoseQuietComfort 35