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Sony MDR-1A vs Sony MDR-1RBT

    Sony MDR-1A Headphones
    Sony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBT Headphones
      Sony MDR-1RBT
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      13
      4.1 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		77 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      5
      5 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      43
      4.1 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		44 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      40
      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		40 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      		Black
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Foldableyesyes

      Dimensions

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Weight7.94 oz10.48 oz

      Sound

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Impedance48.0 Ω24.0 Ω
      Frequency range3 - 10000020 - 20000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Microphone

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Microphone typeIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphone
      Microphone direction typeOmnidirectionalOmnidirectional

      Connectivity

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Cable length1.21.5
      USBnoyes
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Buttons
      • Answer button
      • Keyguard
      • Volume
      • Multi-key
      • Next song
      • Previous song
      • Volume

      Power

      Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
      Sony MDR-1RBTSony MDR-1RBT
      Battery operatednoyes
      Power handling capacity1500.0 mW1500.0 mW

      Pros & Cons

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