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Sony MDR-1000X vs Sony WH-1000XM2

Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
Sony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
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Editiorial reviews
11
4.4 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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47
4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
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2 stars
4 %
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0 %
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
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42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

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Technical details

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Weight9.7 oz9.7 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Impedance46.0 Ω46.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 400004 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable length1.51.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesno
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionnono

Features

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h4.0 h
Battery life22.0 h30.0 h
Standby time34.0 h40.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Sony MDR-1000X vs Sony WH-1000XM2 - User Opinions

          • oswaldo
            over 1 year ago
            The WH-1000XM2 have a more customizable sound and better control over their noise cancellation feature than the original MDR-1000X, thanks to the headphone's Connect app. The XM2 have also received fewer complaints about poor build quality with the headband, making them a bit more durable overall than the older model.
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