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Sony MDR-1A vs Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony MDR-1A Headphones
Sony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
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 %
Read editorial reviews
50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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 %
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-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Foldableyesno
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Weight7.94 oz8.96 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Impedance48.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range3 - 1000004 - 40000
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Sony MDR-1ASony MDR-1A
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Carrying caseyesyes

Pros & Cons

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