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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0/HD1 Over-Ear vs Sony MDR-1A
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0/HD1 Over-Ear
Sony MDR-1A
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TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
Noise CancellingNo
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
Noise CancellingNo
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
Variants
- Momentum 2.0 (Android, Black)
- Momentum 2.0 (Android, Ivory)
- Momentum 2.0 (iOS, Black)
- Momentum 2.0 (iOS, Brown)
- Momentum 2.0 (iOS, Ivory)
- MDR-1A (Black)
- MDR-1A (Silver)
Our Verdict
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0/HD1 Over-Ear
Sony MDR-1A
The Sony MDR-1A are a slightly better headphone than the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0. The Sonys have a much more comfortable over-ear fit than the Sennheisers. They're also a bit better built with durable materials that are a lot lighter than the Sennheisers' build quality. They also have a better sound quality that's more balanced with the higher frequencies and does not sound as dark. On the upside, the Sennheisers leak a lot less which make them a bit more suitable for noise sensitive environments like the office.