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Noble Audio FoKus Apollo vs Sony MDR-MV1

What FoKus Apollo does better (1) and where MDR-MV1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Noble Audio FoKus Apollo
Noble Audio · 2025FoKus Apollo
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $440
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Sony MDR-MV1
Sony · 2023MDR-MV1
2 advantages≈ $430
7.9Noise control & calls3.9

Why is FoKus Apollo better than MDR-MV1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-MV1: No

Why is MDR-MV1 better than FoKus Apollo?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 80,000 Hz2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony MDR-MV1Sony MDR-MV1≈ $430
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz80,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h—
Battery life with ANC60 h—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight327 g—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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