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Sony MDR-1000X vs Sony MDR-100ABN

Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
Sony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABN Headphones
Sony MDR-100ABN
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Editiorial reviews
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4.4 out of 5
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4.0 out of 5
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37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Colour of productBlackBlue
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Weight9.7 oz10.23 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Impedance46.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 103< 103
Frequency range4 - 400005 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Cable length1.51.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
LDAC
Bluetooth version4.14.0
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionnoyes

Features

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
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 MDR-100ABNSony MDR-100ABN
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h6.0 h
Battery life22.0 h20.0 h
Standby time34.0 h200.0 h
Talk time22.0 h18.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Sony MDR-1000X