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Sennheiser HD1 vs Sony MDR-1000X

    Sennheiser HD1 Headphones
    Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
      Sony MDR-1000X
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      10
      3.9 out of 5
      5 user ratings
      5 stars
      		20 %
      4 stars
      		80 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      11
      4.4 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      38
      4.1 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      37
      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		29 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

      Design

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Red
      • Black,Stainless steel
      • Brown,Ivory,Stainless steel
      • Brown,Stainless steel
      		Black
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Foldableyesyes

      Dimensions

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Weight0.56 oz9.7 oz

      Sound

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Impedance28.0 Ω46.0 Ω
      Sensitivity< 113< 103
      Frequency range16 - 220004 - 40000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

      Connectivity

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Cable length1.41.5
      Bluetooth version4.0+EDR4.1
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • APT-X
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      Bluetooth codecaptX
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesyes
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Noise-cancelingyesyes
      ButtonsVolume
      • Answer button
      • Keyguard
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume
      NFCyesyes

      Power

      Sennheiser HD1Sennheiser HD1
      Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
      Battery recharge time3.0 h4.0 h
      Battery life22.0 h22.0 h
      Charging via USByesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              Often compared with Sony MDR-1000X

              Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
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              SonyMDR-1000X
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              Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
              Bose QuietComfort 35
              SonyMDR-1000X
              BoseQuietComfort 35