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Sony MDR-1000X vs Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony MDR-1000X Headphones
Sony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
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Editiorial reviews
11
4.4 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
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1 stars
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
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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
0 %
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111
3.4 out of 5
111 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Foldableyesno
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Weight9.7 oz8.96 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Impedance46.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 400004 - 40000
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable length1.51.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Bluetooth version4.14.2
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
USByesno
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise-cancelingyesyes
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-1000XSony MDR-1000X
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery recharge time4.0 h3.0 h
Battery life22.0 h38.0 h
Standby time34.0 h200.0 h

Pros & Cons

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